Subtract 36/81 from 4/6
4/6 - 36/81 is 2/9.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 27/6 × 27 = 108/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
36/81 = 36 × 2/81 × 2 = 72/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/162 - 72/162 = 108 - 72/162 = 36/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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