Subtract 42/54 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 42/54
70/15 - 42/54 is 35/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
70/15 = 70 × 18/15 × 18 = 1260/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/270 - 210/270 = 1260 - 210/270 = 1050/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
- In mixed form: 38/9
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