Subtract 20/54 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 20/54
35/8 - 20/54 is 865/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
35/8 = 35 × 27/8 × 27 = 945/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
20/54 = 20 × 4/54 × 4 = 80/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/216 - 80/216 = 945 - 80/216 = 865/216 - In mixed form: 41/216
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