Subtract 54/28 from 49/70
1st number: 49/70, 2nd number: 1 26/28
49/70 - 54/28 is -43/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/140 - 270/140 = 98 - 270/140 = -172/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35
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