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Subtract 10/45 from 70/54

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 10/45

70/54 - 10/45 is 29/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 45 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    10/45 = 10 × 6/45 × 6 = 60/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/270 - 60/270 = 350 - 60/270 = 290/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/27
  6. In mixed form: 12/27

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