Subtract 48/81 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 48/81
10/4 - 48/81 is 103/54.
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,
48/81 = 48 × 4/81 × 4 = 192/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/324 - 192/324 = 810 - 192/324 = 618/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/54
- In mixed form: 149/54
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