Subtract 1/81 from 10/20
10/20 - 1/81 is 79/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
10/20 = 10 × 81/20 × 81 = 810/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
1/81 = 1 × 20/81 × 20 = 20/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/1620 - 20/1620 = 810 - 20/1620 = 790/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/162
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