Subtract 32/81 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 32/81
35/12 - 32/81 is 817/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
35/12 = 35 × 27/12 × 27 = 945/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
32/81 = 32 × 4/81 × 4 = 128/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/324 - 128/324 = 945 - 128/324 = 817/324 - In mixed form: 2169/324
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