Subtract 18/81 from 1/4
1/4 - 18/81 is 1/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
1/4 = 1 × 81/4 × 81 = 81/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
18/81 = 18 × 4/81 × 4 = 72/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/324 - 72/324 = 81 - 72/324 = 9/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/36
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