Subtract 3/54 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 3/54
42/35 - 3/54 is 103/90.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 54/35 × 54 = 2268/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/1890 - 105/1890 = 2268 - 105/1890 = 2163/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/90
- In mixed form: 113/90
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