Subtract 2/81 from 5/60
5/60 - 2/81 is 19/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
5/60 = 5 × 27/60 × 27 = 135/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
2/81 = 2 × 20/81 × 20 = 40/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/1620 - 40/1620 = 135 - 40/1620 = 95/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/324
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