Subtract 45/35 from 2/81
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 1 10/35
2/81 - 45/35 is -715/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
2/81 = 2 × 35/81 × 35 = 70/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
45/35 = 45 × 81/35 × 81 = 3645/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/2835 - 3645/2835 = 70 - 3645/2835 = -3575/2835 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -715/567
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