Subtract 8/4 from 2/81
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 2 0/4
2/81 - 8/4 is -160/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 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 4 × 81 = 324,
8/4 = 8 × 81/4 × 81 = 648/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/324 - 648/324 = 8 - 648/324 = -640/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -160/81
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