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Subtract 5/81 from 3/2

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 5/81

3/2 - 5/81 is 233/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    3/2 = 3 × 81/2 × 81 = 243/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/162 - 10/162 = 243 - 10/162 = 233/162
  5. In mixed form: 171/162

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