Subtract 8/54 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 8/54
70/12 - 8/54 is 307/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/108 - 16/108 = 630 - 16/108 = 614/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/54
- In mixed form: 537/54
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