Subtract 28/54 from 70/12, Solve 5 10/12

Subtract 28/54 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 28/54

70/12 - 28/54 is 287/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
70/12 = 70 × 9/12 × 9 = 630/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
28/54 = 28 × 2/54 × 2 = 56/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/108 - 56/108 = 630 - 56/108 = 574/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/54
In mixed form: 517/54

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