Subtract 12/70 from 54/45
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 12/70
54/45 - 12/70 is 36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
54/45 = 54 × 14/45 × 14 = 756/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/630 - 108/630 = 756 - 108/630 = 648/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
- In mixed form: 11/35
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