Subtract 14/5 from 54/70
1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 2 4/5
54/70 - 14/5 is -71/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
54/70 = 54 × 1/70 × 1 = 54/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
14/5 = 14 × 14/5 × 14 = 196/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/70 - 196/70 = 54 - 196/70 = -142/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/35
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