Subtract 75/54 from 35/75
1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 1 21/54
35/75 - 75/54 is -83/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
35/75 = 35 × 18/75 × 18 = 630/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
75/54 = 75 × 25/54 × 25 = 1875/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1350 - 1875/1350 = 630 - 1875/1350 = -1245/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/90
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