Subtract 54/35 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 19/35
3/8 - 54/35 is -327/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/280 - 432/280 = 105 - 432/280 = -327/280
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/8-54/35 3/16-54/35 3/8-54/70 9/8-54/35 3/24-54/35 15/8-54/35 3/40-54/35 21/8-54/35 3/56-54/35