Subtract 1/81 from 4/75
4/75 - 1/81 is 83/2025.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
4/75 = 4 × 27/75 × 27 = 108/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
1/81 = 1 × 25/81 × 25 = 25/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/2025 - 25/2025 = 108 - 25/2025 = 83/2025
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