Subtract 5/70 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 5/70
54/35 - 5/70 is 103/70.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/70 - 5/70 = 108 - 5/70 = 103/70 - In mixed form: 133/70
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