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Subtract 5/81 from 35/8

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 5/81

35/8 - 5/81 is 2795/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    35/8 = 35 × 81/8 × 81 = 2835/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2835/648 - 40/648 = 2835 - 40/648 = 2795/648
  5. In mixed form: 4203/648

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