Subtract 35/18 from 81/5
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 1 17/18
81/5 - 35/18 is 1283/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
81/5 = 81 × 18/5 × 18 = 1458/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1458/90 - 175/90 = 1458 - 175/90 = 1283/90 - In mixed form: 1423/90
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