Subtract 5/35 from 5/54
5/54 - 5/35 is -19/378.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 35/54 × 35 = 175/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
5/35 = 5 × 54/35 × 54 = 270/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1890 - 270/1890 = 175 - 270/1890 = -95/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/378
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