Subtract 54/70 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 54/70
10/6 - 54/70 is 94/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 162/210 = 350 - 162/210 = 188/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/105
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