Answers

Subtract 15/54 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 15/54

70/36 - 15/54 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   70/36 = 70 × 3/36 × 3 = 210/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/108 - 30/108 = 210 - 30/108 = 180/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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