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Subtract 1/81 from 35/84

35/84 - 1/81 is 131/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
    35/84 = 35 × 27/84 × 27 = 945/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    1/81 = 1 × 28/81 × 28 = 28/2268
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/2268 - 28/2268 = 945 - 28/2268 = 917/2268
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/324

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