Subtract 3/81 from 2/14
2/14 - 3/81 is 20/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
2/14 = 2 × 81/14 × 81 = 162/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
3/81 = 3 × 14/81 × 14 = 42/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/1134 - 42/1134 = 162 - 42/1134 = 120/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/189
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