Subtract 3/4 from 10/81
10/81 - 3/4 is -203/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
3/4 = 3 × 81/4 × 81 = 243/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/324 - 243/324 = 40 - 243/324 = -203/324
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