Subtract 60/45 from 2/81
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 1 15/45
2/81 - 60/45 is -106/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
60/45 = 60 × 9/45 × 9 = 540/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/405 - 540/405 = 10 - 540/405 = -530/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -106/81
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