Subtract 18/49 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 18/49
54/35 - 18/49 is 288/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
54/35 = 54 × 7/35 × 7 = 378/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
18/49 = 18 × 5/49 × 5 = 90/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/245 - 90/245 = 378 - 90/245 = 288/245 - In mixed form: 143/245
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/35-36/49 54/70-18/49 54/35-18/98 54/35-54/49 54/35-90/49