Subtract 8/54 from 1/35
1/35 - 8/54 is -113/945.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 54/35 × 54 = 54/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/1890 - 280/1890 = 54 - 280/1890 = -226/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/945
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