Subtract 1/54 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1/54
35/10 - 1/54 is 94/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
35/10 = 35 × 27/10 × 27 = 945/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/270 - 5/270 = 945 - 5/270 = 940/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/27
- In mixed form: 313/27
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