Subtract 56/35 from 3/54
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 1 21/35
3/54 - 56/35 is -139/90.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
56/35 = 56 × 54/35 × 54 = 3024/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/1890 - 3024/1890 = 105 - 3024/1890 = -2919/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/90
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