Subtract 35/54 from 3/4
3/4 - 35/54 is 11/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
35/54 = 35 × 2/54 × 2 = 70/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/108 - 70/108 = 81 - 70/108 = 11/108
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