Subtract 6/54 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 6/54
80/35 - 6/54 is 137/63.
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,
80/35 = 80 × 54/35 × 54 = 4320/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/1890 - 210/1890 = 4320 - 210/1890 = 4110/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/63
- In mixed form: 211/63
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