Answers

Subtract 40/9 from 12/81

1^st number: 12/81, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

12/81 - 40/9 is -116/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 9 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   12/81 = 12 × 1/81 × 1 = 12/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
   40/9 = 40 × 9/9 × 9 = 360/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/81 - 360/81 = 12 - 360/81 = -348/81
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/27

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