Subtract 42/81 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 42/81
20/4 - 42/81 is 121/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
20/4 = 20 × 81/4 × 81 = 1620/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
42/81 = 42 × 4/81 × 4 = 168/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/324 - 168/324 = 1620 - 168/324 = 1452/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/27
- In mixed form: 413/27
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