Subtract 2/18 from 54/35, Solve 1 19/35

Subtract 2/18 from 54/35

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 2/18

54/35 - 2/18 is 451/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
54/35 = 54 × 18/35 × 18 = 972/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
972/630 - 70/630 = 972 - 70/630 = 902/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 451/315
In mixed form: 1136/315

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