Subtract 35/81 from 8/60
8/60 - 35/81 is -121/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
8/60 = 8 × 27/60 × 27 = 216/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
35/81 = 35 × 20/81 × 20 = 700/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1620 - 700/1620 = 216 - 700/1620 = -484/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/405
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