Subtract 10/90 from 70/54
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 10/90
70/54 - 10/90 is 32/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/270 - 30/270 = 350 - 30/270 = 320/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
- In mixed form: 15/27
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