Subtract 1/54 from 4/35
4/35 - 1/54 is 181/1890.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
4/35 = 4 × 54/35 × 54 = 216/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
1/54 = 1 × 35/54 × 35 = 35/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1890 - 35/1890 = 216 - 35/1890 = 181/1890
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