Subtract 35/54 from 3/7
3/7 - 35/54 is -83/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
3/7 = 3 × 54/7 × 54 = 162/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
35/54 = 35 × 7/54 × 7 = 245/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/378 - 245/378 = 162 - 245/378 = -83/378
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