Subtract 2/45 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 2/45
54/35 - 2/45 is 472/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
54/35 = 54 × 9/35 × 9 = 486/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/315 - 14/315 = 486 - 14/315 = 472/315 - In mixed form: 1157/315
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