Subtract 40/81 from 2/6
2/6 - 40/81 is -13/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
2/6 = 2 × 27/6 × 27 = 54/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
40/81 = 40 × 2/81 × 2 = 80/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/162 - 80/162 = 54 - 80/162 = -26/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/81
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