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Subtract 5/48 from 35/81

35/81 - 5/48 is 425/1296.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    35/81 = 35 × 16/81 × 16 = 560/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
    5/48 = 5 × 27/48 × 27 = 135/1296
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/1296 - 135/1296 = 560 - 135/1296 = 425/1296

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