Subtract 7/70 from 5/54
5/54 - 7/70 is -1/135.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 35/54 × 35 = 175/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
7/70 = 7 × 27/70 × 27 = 189/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1890 - 189/1890 = 175 - 189/1890 = -14/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/135
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