Subtract 2/9 from 1/81
1/81 - 2/9 is -17/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 9 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
1/81 = 1 × 1/81 × 1 = 1/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
2/9 = 2 × 9/9 × 9 = 18/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/81 - 18/81 = 1 - 18/81 = -17/81
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