Subtract 2/81 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2/81
10/2 - 2/81 is 403/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
10/2 = 10 × 81/2 × 81 = 810/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/162 - 4/162 = 810 - 4/162 = 806/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/81
- In mixed form: 479/81
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