Subtract 35/81 from 8/28
8/28 - 35/81 is -83/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
8/28 = 8 × 81/28 × 81 = 648/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
35/81 = 35 × 28/81 × 28 = 980/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/2268 - 980/2268 = 648 - 980/2268 = -332/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/567
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