Subtract 60/54 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 1 6/54
40/35 - 60/54 is 2/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
40/35 = 40 × 54/35 × 54 = 2160/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
60/54 = 60 × 35/54 × 35 = 2100/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/1890 - 2100/1890 = 2160 - 2100/1890 = 60/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/63
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