Subtract 10/54 from 8/35
8/35 - 10/54 is 41/945.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 54/35 × 54 = 432/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/1890 - 350/1890 = 432 - 350/1890 = 82/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/945
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