Subtract 42/35 from 4/54
1st number: 4/54, 2nd number: 1 7/35
4/54 - 42/35 is -152/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
4/54 = 4 × 35/54 × 35 = 140/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
42/35 = 42 × 54/35 × 54 = 2268/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/1890 - 2268/1890 = 140 - 2268/1890 = -2128/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -152/135
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