Subtract 36/54 from 35/63
35/63 - 36/54 is -1/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
35/63 = 35 × 6/63 × 6 = 210/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
36/54 = 36 × 7/54 × 7 = 252/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/378 - 252/378 = 210 - 252/378 = -42/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9
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