Subtract 6/24 from 16/81
16/81 - 6/24 is -17/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
16/81 = 16 × 8/81 × 8 = 128/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
6/24 = 6 × 27/24 × 27 = 162/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/648 - 162/648 = 128 - 162/648 = -34/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/324
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