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Subtract 35/54 from 63/35

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 35/54

63/35 - 35/54 is 311/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    63/35 = 63 × 54/35 × 54 = 3402/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    35/54 = 35 × 35/54 × 35 = 1225/1890
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3402/1890 - 1225/1890 = 3402 - 1225/1890 = 2177/1890
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/270
  6. In mixed form: 141/270

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