Subtract 20/35 from 56/54
1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 20/35
56/54 - 20/35 is 88/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
56/54 = 56 × 35/54 × 35 = 1960/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
20/35 = 20 × 54/35 × 54 = 1080/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1890 - 1080/1890 = 1960 - 1080/1890 = 880/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/189
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