Subtract 42/35 from 2/54
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 1 7/35
2/54 - 42/35 is -157/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/54 = 2 × 35/54 × 35 = 70/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
42/35 = 42 × 54/35 × 54 = 2268/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1890 - 2268/1890 = 70 - 2268/1890 = -2198/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/135
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