Subtract 70/45 from 42/54
1st number: 42/54, 2nd number: 1 25/45
42/54 - 70/45 is -7/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
70/45 = 70 × 6/45 × 6 = 420/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/270 - 420/270 = 210 - 420/270 = -210/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/9
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