Subtract 12/54 from 5/70
5/70 - 12/54 is -19/126.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
12/54 = 12 × 35/54 × 35 = 420/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/1890 - 420/1890 = 135 - 420/1890 = -285/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/126
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