Subtract 50/80 from 35/81
35/81 - 50/80 is -125/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
35/81 = 35 × 80/81 × 80 = 2800/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
50/80 = 50 × 81/80 × 81 = 4050/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/6480 - 4050/6480 = 2800 - 4050/6480 = -1250/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/648
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