Subtract 4/35 from 35/81
35/81 - 4/35 is 901/2835.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
35/81 = 35 × 35/81 × 35 = 1225/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
4/35 = 4 × 81/35 × 81 = 324/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/2835 - 324/2835 = 1225 - 324/2835 = 901/2835
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