Subtract 25/12 from 2/81
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 2 1/12
2/81 - 25/12 is -667/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
25/12 = 25 × 27/12 × 27 = 675/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/324 - 675/324 = 8 - 675/324 = -667/324
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