Subtract 5/54 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 5/54
70/35 - 5/54 is 103/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
70/35 = 70 × 54/35 × 54 = 3780/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
5/54 = 5 × 35/54 × 35 = 175/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/1890 - 175/1890 = 3780 - 175/1890 = 3605/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/54
- In mixed form: 149/54
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