Subtract 10/54 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 10/54
60/35 - 10/54 is 289/189.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 54/35 × 54 = 3240/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/1890 - 350/1890 = 3240 - 350/1890 = 2890/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/189
- In mixed form: 1100/189
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