Subtract 70/84 from 2/54
2/54 - 70/84 is -43/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
2/54 = 2 × 14/54 × 14 = 28/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
70/84 = 70 × 9/84 × 9 = 630/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/756 - 630/756 = 28 - 630/756 = -602/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/54
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