Subtract 5/10 from 4/81
4/81 - 5/10 is -73/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 10 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
4/81 = 4 × 10/81 × 10 = 40/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
5/10 = 5 × 81/10 × 81 = 405/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/810 - 405/810 = 40 - 405/810 = -365/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/162
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