Answers

Subtract 12/35 from 81/75

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 12/35

81/75 - 12/35 is 129/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   81/75 = 81 × 7/75 × 7 = 567/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   12/35 = 12 × 15/35 × 15 = 180/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/525 - 180/525 = 567 - 180/525 = 387/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/175

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