Subtract 90/24 from 2/81
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 3 18/24
2/81 - 90/24 is -1207/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 24 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 24 × 27 = 648,
90/24 = 90 × 27/24 × 27 = 2430/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/648 - 2430/648 = 16 - 2430/648 = -2414/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1207/324
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