Subtract 54/21 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 2 12/21
10/35 - 54/21 is -16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
10/35 = 10 × 3/35 × 3 = 30/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
54/21 = 54 × 5/21 × 5 = 270/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/105 - 270/105 = 30 - 270/105 = -240/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/7
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