Subtract 3/35 from 10/54, Solve 10/54

Subtract 3/35 from 10/54

10/54 - 3/35 is 94/945.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
3/35 = 3 × 54/35 × 54 = 162/1890
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1890 - 162/1890 = 350 - 162/1890 = 188/1890
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/945

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