Subtract 36/70 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 36/70
54/5 - 36/70 is 72/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
54/5 = 54 × 14/5 × 14 = 756/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
36/70 = 36 × 1/70 × 1 = 36/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/70 - 36/70 = 756 - 36/70 = 720/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/7
- In mixed form: 102/7
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