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Subtract 1/81 from 56/35

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 1/81

56/35 - 1/81 is 643/405.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 81/35 × 81 = 4536/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    1/81 = 1 × 35/81 × 35 = 35/2835
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4536/2835 - 35/2835 = 4536 - 35/2835 = 4501/2835
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 643/405
  6. In mixed form: 1238/405

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