Subtract 6/54 from 35/28
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 6/54
35/28 - 6/54 is 41/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
35/28 = 35 × 27/28 × 27 = 945/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
6/54 = 6 × 14/54 × 14 = 84/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/756 - 84/756 = 945 - 84/756 = 861/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/36
- In mixed form: 15/36
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