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Subtract 6/81 from 35/50

35/50 - 6/81 is 169/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    35/50 = 35 × 81/50 × 81 = 2835/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    6/81 = 6 × 50/81 × 50 = 300/4050
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2835/4050 - 300/4050 = 2835 - 300/4050 = 2535/4050
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/270

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