Subtract 24/81 from 5/35
5/35 - 24/81 is -29/189.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 81/35 × 81 = 405/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
24/81 = 24 × 35/81 × 35 = 840/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/2835 - 840/2835 = 405 - 840/2835 = -435/2835 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/189
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