Subtract 63/81 from 14/35
14/35 - 63/81 is -17/45.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 81/35 × 81 = 1134/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
63/81 = 63 × 35/81 × 35 = 2205/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/2835 - 2205/2835 = 1134 - 2205/2835 = -1071/2835 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45
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