Subtract 36/35 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 1 1/35
54/8 - 36/35 is 801/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
54/8 = 54 × 35/8 × 35 = 1890/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/280 - 288/280 = 1890 - 288/280 = 1602/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 801/140
- In mixed form: 5101/140
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