Subtract 10/35 from 98/81
1st number: 1 17/81, 2nd number: 10/35
98/81 - 10/35 is 524/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
98/81 = 98 × 35/81 × 35 = 3430/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
10/35 = 10 × 81/35 × 81 = 810/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2835 - 810/2835 = 3430 - 810/2835 = 2620/2835 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 524/567
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