Subtract 54/35 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 19/35
2/75 - 54/35 is -796/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
54/35 = 54 × 15/35 × 15 = 810/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/525 - 810/525 = 14 - 810/525 = -796/525
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