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Subtract 35/81 from 84/50

1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 35/81

84/50 - 35/81 is 2527/2025.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    84/50 = 84 × 81/50 × 81 = 6804/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    35/81 = 35 × 50/81 × 50 = 1750/4050
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6804/4050 - 1750/4050 = 6804 - 1750/4050 = 5054/4050
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2527/2025
  6. In mixed form: 1502/2025

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