Subtract 35/81 from 3/7
3/7 - 35/81 is -2/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
3/7 = 3 × 81/7 × 81 = 243/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
35/81 = 35 × 7/81 × 7 = 245/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/567 - 245/567 = 243 - 245/567 = -2/567
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