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Subtract 10/81 from 16/2

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 10/81

16/2 - 10/81 is 638/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    16/2 = 16 × 81/2 × 81 = 1296/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1296/162 - 20/162 = 1296 - 20/162 = 1276/162
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 638/81
  6. In mixed form: 771/81

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