Subtract 70/54 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 1 16/54
84/12 - 70/54 is 154/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
84/12 = 84 × 9/12 × 9 = 756/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/108 - 140/108 = 756 - 140/108 = 616/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 154/27
- In mixed form: 519/27
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