Subtract 5/81 from 54/70
54/70 - 5/81 is 2012/2835.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
54/70 = 54 × 81/70 × 81 = 4374/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
5/81 = 5 × 70/81 × 70 = 350/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4374/5670 - 350/5670 = 4374 - 350/5670 = 4024/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2012/2835
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