Subtract 42/81 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 42/81
12/5 - 42/81 is 254/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/81 = 42 × 5/81 × 5 = 210/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/405 - 210/405 = 972 - 210/405 = 762/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/135
- In mixed form: 1119/135
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