Subtract 35/81 from 20/25
20/25 - 35/81 is 149/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
20/25 = 20 × 81/25 × 81 = 1620/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
35/81 = 35 × 25/81 × 25 = 875/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/2025 - 875/2025 = 1620 - 875/2025 = 745/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/405
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