Subtract 45/81 from 2/4
2/4 - 45/81 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
45/81 = 45 × 4/81 × 4 = 180/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/324 - 180/324 = 162 - 180/324 = -18/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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