Subtract 70/54 from 18/35
1st number: 18/35, 2nd number: 1 16/54
18/35 - 70/54 is -739/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
18/35 = 18 × 54/35 × 54 = 972/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
70/54 = 70 × 35/54 × 35 = 2450/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/1890 - 2450/1890 = 972 - 2450/1890 = -1478/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -739/945
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