Subtract 54/70 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 54/70
50/15 - 54/70 is 269/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 162/210 = 700 - 162/210 = 538/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/105
- In mixed form: 259/105
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