Subtract 84/54 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1 30/54
70/10 - 84/54 is 49/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
70/10 = 70 × 27/10 × 27 = 1890/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/270 - 420/270 = 1890 - 420/270 = 1470/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/9
- In mixed form: 54/9
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