Subtract 14/81 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 14/81
10/8 - 14/81 is 349/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
10/8 = 10 × 81/8 × 81 = 810/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
14/81 = 14 × 8/81 × 8 = 112/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/648 - 112/648 = 810 - 112/648 = 698/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 349/324
- In mixed form: 125/324
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