Subtract 63/54 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 9/54
35/5 - 63/54 is 35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
35/5 = 35 × 54/5 × 54 = 1890/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/270 - 315/270 = 1890 - 315/270 = 1575/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
- In mixed form: 55/6
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