Subtract 9/42 from 2/81
2/81 - 9/42 is -215/1134.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 42 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
2/81 = 2 × 14/81 × 14 = 28/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
9/42 = 9 × 27/42 × 27 = 243/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/1134 - 243/1134 = 28 - 243/1134 = -215/1134
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