Subtract 35/25 from 7/81
1st number: 7/81, 2nd number: 1 10/25
7/81 - 35/25 is -532/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
7/81 = 7 × 25/81 × 25 = 175/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
35/25 = 35 × 81/25 × 81 = 2835/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/2025 - 2835/2025 = 175 - 2835/2025 = -2660/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -532/405
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