Subtract 24/81 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 24/81
12/5 - 24/81 is 284/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
12/5 = 12 × 81/5 × 81 = 972/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
24/81 = 24 × 5/81 × 5 = 120/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/405 - 120/405 = 972 - 120/405 = 852/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 284/135
- In mixed form: 214/135
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