Subtract 63/54 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1 9/54
35/10 - 63/54 is 7/3.
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,
63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/270 - 315/270 = 945 - 315/270 = 630/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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