Subtract 6/70 from 54/28
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 6/70
54/28 - 6/70 is 129/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/140 - 12/140 = 270 - 12/140 = 258/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/70
- In mixed form: 159/70
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