Subtract 60/35 from 2/54, Solve 2/54

Subtract 60/35 from 2/54

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

2/54 - 60/35 is -317/189.

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,
2/54 = 2 × 35/54 × 35 = 70/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
60/35 = 60 × 54/35 × 54 = 3240/1890
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1890 - 3240/1890 = 70 - 3240/1890 = -3170/1890
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -317/189

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