Subtract 48/81 from 2/5
2/5 - 48/81 is -26/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
2/5 = 2 × 81/5 × 81 = 162/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
48/81 = 48 × 5/81 × 5 = 240/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/405 - 240/405 = 162 - 240/405 = -78/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/135
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