Subtract 2/81 from 3/48
3/48 - 2/81 is 49/1296.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
3/48 = 3 × 27/48 × 27 = 81/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
2/81 = 2 × 16/81 × 16 = 32/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/1296 - 32/1296 = 81 - 32/1296 = 49/1296
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