Subtract 5/81 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 5/81
10/6 - 5/81 is 130/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
10/6 = 10 × 27/6 × 27 = 270/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/162 - 10/162 = 270 - 10/162 = 260/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 130/81
- In mixed form: 149/81
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