Subtract 18/81 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 18/81
10/4 - 18/81 is 41/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
10/4 = 10 × 81/4 × 81 = 810/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
18/81 = 18 × 4/81 × 4 = 72/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/324 - 72/324 = 810 - 72/324 = 738/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/18
- In mixed form: 25/18
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