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Subtract 7/81 from 50/35

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 7/81

50/35 - 7/81 is 761/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    50/35 = 50 × 81/35 × 81 = 4050/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    7/81 = 7 × 35/81 × 35 = 245/2835
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4050/2835 - 245/2835 = 4050 - 245/2835 = 3805/2835
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 761/567
  6. In mixed form: 1194/567

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