Subtract 25/81 from 10/36
10/36 - 25/81 is -5/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
10/36 = 10 × 9/36 × 9 = 90/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
25/81 = 25 × 4/81 × 4 = 100/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/324 - 100/324 = 90 - 100/324 = -10/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/162
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