Subtract 5/12 from 2/81
2/81 - 5/12 is -127/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
5/12 = 5 × 27/12 × 27 = 135/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/324 - 135/324 = 8 - 135/324 = -127/324
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