Subtract 5/81 from 2/72
2/72 - 5/81 is -11/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
2/72 = 2 × 9/72 × 9 = 18/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/648 - 40/648 = 18 - 40/648 = -22/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/324
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