Subtract 10/54 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 10/54
70/32 - 10/54 is 865/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
70/32 = 70 × 27/32 × 27 = 1890/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
10/54 = 10 × 16/54 × 16 = 160/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/864 - 160/864 = 1890 - 160/864 = 1730/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 865/432
- In mixed form: 21/432
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