Subtract 2/35 from 5/81
5/81 - 2/35 is 13/2835.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
5/81 = 5 × 35/81 × 35 = 175/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
2/35 = 2 × 81/35 × 81 = 162/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/2835 - 162/2835 = 175 - 162/2835 = 13/2835
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