Subtract 70/18 from 54/70
1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 3 16/18
54/70 - 70/18 is -982/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
70/18 = 70 × 35/18 × 35 = 2450/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/630 - 2450/630 = 486 - 2450/630 = -1964/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -982/315
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