Subtract 45/81 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 45/81
35/12 - 45/81 is 85/36.
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,
45/81 = 45 × 4/81 × 4 = 180/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/324 - 180/324 = 945 - 180/324 = 765/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/36
- In mixed form: 213/36
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