Subtract 35/45 from 81/75
1st number: 1 6/75, 2nd number: 35/45
81/75 - 35/45 is 68/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
81/75 = 81 × 3/75 × 3 = 243/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
35/45 = 35 × 5/45 × 5 = 175/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/225 - 175/225 = 243 - 175/225 = 68/225
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