Answers

Subtract 35/70 from 84/54

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 35/70

84/54 - 35/70 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   84/54 = 84 × 35/54 × 35 = 2940/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   35/70 = 35 × 27/70 × 27 = 945/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/1890 - 945/1890 = 2940 - 945/1890 = 1995/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
6. In mixed form: 11/18

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