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Subtract 10/8 from 2/81

1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 1 2/8

2/81 - 10/8 is -397/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 8 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    2/81 = 2 × 8/81 × 8 = 16/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    10/8 = 10 × 81/8 × 81 = 810/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/648 - 810/648 = 16 - 810/648 = -794/648
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/324

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