Subtract 54/35 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 1 19/35
36/24 - 54/35 is -3/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
36/24 = 36 × 35/24 × 35 = 1260/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
54/35 = 54 × 24/35 × 24 = 1296/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/840 - 1296/840 = 1260 - 1296/840 = -36/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/70
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