Subtract 3/81 from 12/5, Solve 2 2/5

Subtract 3/81 from 12/5

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 3/81

12/5 - 3/81 is 319/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
12/5 = 12 × 81/5 × 81 = 972/405
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
3/81 = 3 × 5/81 × 5 = 15/405
Subtract the two like fractions:
972/405 - 15/405 = 972 - 15/405 = 957/405
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/135
In mixed form: 249/135

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