Subtract 5/81 from 12/35
12/35 - 5/81 is 797/2835.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
12/35 = 12 × 81/35 × 81 = 972/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
5/81 = 5 × 35/81 × 35 = 175/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/2835 - 175/2835 = 972 - 175/2835 = 797/2835
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