Subtract 45/54 from 16/35
16/35 - 45/54 is -79/210.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 54/35 × 54 = 864/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
45/54 = 45 × 35/54 × 35 = 1575/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/1890 - 1575/1890 = 864 - 1575/1890 = -711/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/210
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