Subtract 6/81 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 6/81
35/6 - 6/81 is 311/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
35/6 = 35 × 27/6 × 27 = 945/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/162 - 12/162 = 945 - 12/162 = 933/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/54
- In mixed form: 541/54
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