Subtract 3/27 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 3/27
54/35 - 3/27 is 451/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
54/35 = 54 × 27/35 × 27 = 1458/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
3/27 = 3 × 35/27 × 35 = 105/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/945 - 105/945 = 1458 - 105/945 = 1353/945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 451/315
- In mixed form: 1136/315
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