Subtract 5/81 from 2/48, Solve 2/48

Subtract 5/81 from 2/48

2/48 - 5/81 is -13/648.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
2/48 = 2 × 27/48 × 27 = 54/1296
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
5/81 = 5 × 16/81 × 16 = 80/1296
Subtract the two like fractions:
54/1296 - 80/1296 = 54 - 80/1296 = -26/1296
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/648

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