Subtract 16/70 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 16/70
54/35 - 16/70 is 46/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
54/35 = 54 × 2/35 × 2 = 108/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
16/70 = 16 × 1/70 × 1 = 16/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/70 - 16/70 = 108 - 16/70 = 92/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/35
- In mixed form: 111/35
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