Subtract 14/81 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 14/81
14/6 - 14/81 is 175/81.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 27/6 × 27 = 378/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/162 - 28/162 = 378 - 28/162 = 350/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/81
- In mixed form: 213/81
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