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Subtract 1/25 from 5/81

5/81 - 1/25 is 44/2025.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    5/81 = 5 × 25/81 × 25 = 125/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    1/25 = 1 × 81/25 × 81 = 81/2025
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/2025 - 81/2025 = 125 - 81/2025 = 44/2025

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