Subtract 3/54 from 2/70
2/70 - 3/54 is -17/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
2/70 = 2 × 27/70 × 27 = 54/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/1890 - 105/1890 = 54 - 105/1890 = -51/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/630
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