Subtract 50/8 from 2/81
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 6 2/8
2/81 - 50/8 is -2017/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
2/81 = 2 × 8/81 × 8 = 16/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
50/8 = 50 × 81/8 × 81 = 4050/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/648 - 4050/648 = 16 - 4050/648 = -4034/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2017/324
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