Subtract 60/35 from 8/54
1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 1 25/35
8/54 - 60/35 is -296/189.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 54/35 × 54 = 3240/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1890 - 3240/1890 = 280 - 3240/1890 = -2960/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -296/189
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