Subtract 27/81 from 3/35
3/35 - 27/81 is -26/105.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 81/35 × 81 = 243/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
27/81 = 27 × 35/81 × 35 = 945/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/2835 - 945/2835 = 243 - 945/2835 = -702/2835 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/105
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