Subtract 42/54 from 6/35
6/35 - 42/54 is -191/315.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 54/35 × 54 = 324/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
42/54 = 42 × 35/54 × 35 = 1470/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/1890 - 1470/1890 = 324 - 1470/1890 = -1146/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/315
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