Subtract 12/54 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/54
70/5 - 12/54 is 124/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
70/5 = 70 × 54/5 × 54 = 3780/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/270 - 60/270 = 3780 - 60/270 = 3720/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 124/9
- In mixed form: 137/9
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