Subtract 25/81 from 16/2, Solve 8 0/2

Subtract 25/81 from 16/2

1^st number: 8 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/81

16/2 - 25/81 is 623/81.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
16/2 = 16 × 81/2 × 81 = 1296/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
25/81 = 25 × 2/81 × 2 = 50/162
Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/162 - 50/162 = 1296 - 50/162 = 1246/162
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 623/81
In mixed form: 756/81

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