Subtract 2/10 from 5/81
5/81 - 2/10 is -56/405.
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,
5/81 = 5 × 10/81 × 10 = 50/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
2/10 = 2 × 81/10 × 81 = 162/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/810 - 162/810 = 50 - 162/810 = -112/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/405
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