Subtract 8/30 from 12/81
12/81 - 8/30 is -16/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 30 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
12/81 = 12 × 10/81 × 10 = 120/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
8/30 = 8 × 27/30 × 27 = 216/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/810 - 216/810 = 120 - 216/810 = -96/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/135
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