Subtract 56/35 from 21/54
1st number: 21/54, 2nd number: 1 21/35
21/54 - 56/35 is -109/90.
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,
21/54 = 21 × 35/54 × 35 = 735/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
56/35 = 56 × 54/35 × 54 = 3024/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1890 - 3024/1890 = 735 - 3024/1890 = -2289/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/90
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