Subtract 42/81 from 6/12
6/12 - 42/81 is -1/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
6/12 = 6 × 27/12 × 27 = 162/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
42/81 = 42 × 4/81 × 4 = 168/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/324 - 168/324 = 162 - 168/324 = -6/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/54
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