Subtract 81/35 from 21/30
1st number: 21/30, 2nd number: 2 11/35
21/30 - 81/35 is -113/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
81/35 = 81 × 6/35 × 6 = 486/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/210 - 486/210 = 147 - 486/210 = -339/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/70
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