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Subtract 49/81 from 60/35

1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 49/81

60/35 - 49/81 is 629/567.

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,
    60/35 = 60 × 81/35 × 81 = 4860/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    49/81 = 49 × 35/81 × 35 = 1715/2835
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4860/2835 - 1715/2835 = 4860 - 1715/2835 = 3145/2835
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 629/567
  6. In mixed form: 162/567

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