Subtract 2/70 from 70/54
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 2/70
70/54 - 2/70 is 1198/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
70/54 = 70 × 35/54 × 35 = 2450/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
2/70 = 2 × 27/70 × 27 = 54/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1890 - 54/1890 = 2450 - 54/1890 = 2396/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1198/945
- In mixed form: 1253/945
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