Subtract 5/35 from 70/54
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 5/35
70/54 - 5/35 is 218/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 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 35 × 54 = 1890,
5/35 = 5 × 54/35 × 54 = 270/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1890 - 270/1890 = 2450 - 270/1890 = 2180/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/189
- In mixed form: 129/189
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