Subtract 40/81 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 40/81
12/6 - 40/81 is 122/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
12/6 = 12 × 27/6 × 27 = 324/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
40/81 = 40 × 2/81 × 2 = 80/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/162 - 80/162 = 324 - 80/162 = 244/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/81
- In mixed form: 141/81
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