Subtract 30/70 from 70/54
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 30/70
70/54 - 30/70 is 164/189.
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,
30/70 = 30 × 27/70 × 27 = 810/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1890 - 810/1890 = 2450 - 810/1890 = 1640/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/189
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