Subtract 8/60 from 1/81
1/81 - 8/60 is -49/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
1/81 = 1 × 20/81 × 20 = 20/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
8/60 = 8 × 27/60 × 27 = 216/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/1620 - 216/1620 = 20 - 216/1620 = -196/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/405
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