Subtract 6/36 from 35/81
35/81 - 6/36 is 43/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
35/81 = 35 × 4/81 × 4 = 140/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
6/36 = 6 × 9/36 × 9 = 54/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/324 - 54/324 = 140 - 54/324 = 86/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/162
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