Subtract 9/35 from 63/81
63/81 - 9/35 is 164/315.
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,
63/81 = 63 × 35/81 × 35 = 2205/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
9/35 = 9 × 81/35 × 81 = 729/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/2835 - 729/2835 = 2205 - 729/2835 = 1476/2835 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/315
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