Subtract 2/54 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 2/54
35/27 - 2/54 is 34/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/54 - 2/54 = 70 - 2/54 = 68/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/27
- In mixed form: 17/27
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