Subtract 60/84 from 35/81
35/81 - 60/84 is -160/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
35/81 = 35 × 28/81 × 28 = 980/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
60/84 = 60 × 27/84 × 27 = 1620/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/2268 - 1620/2268 = 980 - 1620/2268 = -640/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -160/567
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