Subtract 8/54 from 56/35
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 8/54
56/35 - 8/54 is 196/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
56/35 = 56 × 54/35 × 54 = 3024/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/1890 - 280/1890 = 3024 - 280/1890 = 2744/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/135
- In mixed form: 161/135
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