Subtract 12/70 from 40/54
40/54 - 12/70 is 538/945.
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,
40/54 = 40 × 35/54 × 35 = 1400/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
12/70 = 12 × 27/70 × 27 = 324/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/1890 - 324/1890 = 1400 - 324/1890 = 1076/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 538/945
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