Subtract 27/35 from 8/54
8/54 - 27/35 is -589/945.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
27/35 = 27 × 54/35 × 54 = 1458/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1890 - 1458/1890 = 280 - 1458/1890 = -1178/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -589/945
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