Subtract 10/70 from 16/54
16/54 - 10/70 is 29/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
16/54 = 16 × 35/54 × 35 = 560/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/1890 - 270/1890 = 560 - 270/1890 = 290/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/189
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