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Subtract 3/12 from 70/54

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 3/12

70/54 - 3/12 is 113/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/108 - 27/108 = 140 - 27/108 = 113/108
  5. In mixed form: 15/108

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