Subtract 60/40 from 1/81
1st number: 1/81, 2nd number: 1 20/40
1/81 - 60/40 is -241/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
1/81 = 1 × 40/81 × 40 = 40/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
60/40 = 60 × 81/40 × 81 = 4860/3240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/3240 - 4860/3240 = 40 - 4860/3240 = -4820/3240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/162
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