Subtract 20/54 from 6/70
6/70 - 20/54 is -269/945.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 27/70 × 27 = 162/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
20/54 = 20 × 35/54 × 35 = 700/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/1890 - 700/1890 = 162 - 700/1890 = -538/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/945
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