Subtract 6/81 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 6/81
45/35 - 6/81 is 229/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
45/35 = 45 × 81/35 × 81 = 3645/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
6/81 = 6 × 35/81 × 35 = 210/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3645/2835 - 210/2835 = 3645 - 210/2835 = 3435/2835 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/189
- In mixed form: 140/189
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