Subtract 1/54 from 56/70
56/70 - 1/54 is 211/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
56/70 = 56 × 27/70 × 27 = 1512/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
1/54 = 1 × 35/54 × 35 = 35/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/1890 - 35/1890 = 1512 - 35/1890 = 1477/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/270
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