Subtract 70/54 from 12/72
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 1 16/54
12/72 - 70/54 is -61/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
12/72 = 12 × 3/72 × 3 = 36/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/216 - 280/216 = 36 - 280/216 = -244/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/54
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