Subtract 4/81 from 10/75
10/75 - 4/81 is 34/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
10/75 = 10 × 27/75 × 27 = 270/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
4/81 = 4 × 25/81 × 25 = 100/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/2025 - 100/2025 = 270 - 100/2025 = 170/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/405
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