Subtract 18/35 from 63/54
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 18/35
63/54 - 18/35 is 137/210.
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,
63/54 = 63 × 35/54 × 35 = 2205/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
18/35 = 18 × 54/35 × 54 = 972/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1890 - 972/1890 = 2205 - 972/1890 = 1233/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/210
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