Subtract 2/54 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 2/54
35/4 - 2/54 is 941/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
35/4 = 35 × 27/4 × 27 = 945/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/108 - 4/108 = 945 - 4/108 = 941/108 - In mixed form: 877/108
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