Subtract 35/90 from 3/54
3/54 - 35/90 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
35/90 = 35 × 3/90 × 3 = 105/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/270 - 105/270 = 15 - 105/270 = -90/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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