Subtract 8/81 from 10/48
10/48 - 8/81 is 71/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
10/48 = 10 × 27/48 × 27 = 270/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
8/81 = 8 × 16/81 × 16 = 128/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1296 - 128/1296 = 270 - 128/1296 = 142/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/648
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