Subtract 70/35 from 16/54
1st number: 16/54, 2nd number: 2 0/35
16/54 - 70/35 is -46/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 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 35 × 54 = 1890,
70/35 = 70 × 54/35 × 54 = 3780/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/1890 - 3780/1890 = 560 - 3780/1890 = -3220/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/27
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