Subtract 3/40 from 3/81
3/81 - 3/40 is -41/1080.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
3/81 = 3 × 40/81 × 40 = 120/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
3/40 = 3 × 81/40 × 81 = 243/3240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/3240 - 243/3240 = 120 - 243/3240 = -123/3240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/1080
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