Subtract 54/12 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 4 6/12
70/5 - 54/12 is 19/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
70/5 = 70 × 12/5 × 12 = 840/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/60 - 270/60 = 840 - 270/60 = 570/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
- In mixed form: 91/2
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