Subtract 35/81 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 35/81
30/16 - 35/81 is 935/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
30/16 = 30 × 81/16 × 81 = 2430/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
35/81 = 35 × 16/81 × 16 = 560/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/1296 - 560/1296 = 2430 - 560/1296 = 1870/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 935/648
- In mixed form: 1287/648
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