Subtract 15/81 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 15/81
12/4 - 15/81 is 76/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
12/4 = 12 × 81/4 × 81 = 972/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
15/81 = 15 × 4/81 × 4 = 60/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/324 - 60/324 = 972 - 60/324 = 912/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/27
- In mixed form: 222/27
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