Subtract 6/81 from 10/32
10/32 - 6/81 is 103/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
10/32 = 10 × 81/32 × 81 = 810/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/2592 - 192/2592 = 810 - 192/2592 = 618/2592 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/432
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