Subtract 24/54 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 24/54
70/28 - 24/54 is 37/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
70/28 = 70 × 27/28 × 27 = 1890/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
24/54 = 24 × 14/54 × 14 = 336/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/756 - 336/756 = 1890 - 336/756 = 1554/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/18
- In mixed form: 21/18
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