Subtract 4/81 from 14/42
14/42 - 4/81 is 23/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
14/42 = 14 × 27/42 × 27 = 378/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
4/81 = 4 × 14/81 × 14 = 56/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/1134 - 56/1134 = 378 - 56/1134 = 322/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/81
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