Subtract 1/54 from 75/35
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 1/54
75/35 - 1/54 is 803/378.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 54/35 × 54 = 4050/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
1/54 = 1 × 35/54 × 35 = 35/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/1890 - 35/1890 = 4050 - 35/1890 = 4015/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 803/378
- In mixed form: 247/378
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