Subtract 40/81 from 2/24
2/24 - 40/81 is -133/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
2/24 = 2 × 27/24 × 27 = 54/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
40/81 = 40 × 8/81 × 8 = 320/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/648 - 320/648 = 54 - 320/648 = -266/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/324
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