Subtract 2/81 from 2/21
2/21 - 2/81 is 40/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
2/21 = 2 × 27/21 × 27 = 54/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
2/81 = 2 × 7/81 × 7 = 14/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/567 - 14/567 = 54 - 14/567 = 40/567
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