Subtract 70/42 from 54/70
1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 1 28/42
54/70 - 70/42 is -94/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
70/42 = 70 × 5/42 × 5 = 350/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/210 - 350/210 = 162 - 350/210 = -188/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/105
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