Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 84/70

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 50/54

84/70 - 50/54 is 37/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   84/70 = 84 × 27/70 × 27 = 2268/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   50/54 = 50 × 35/54 × 35 = 1750/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1890 - 1750/1890 = 2268 - 1750/1890 = 518/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/135

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

Subtract Fractions Calculator