Subtract 9/81 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 9/81
21/4 - 9/81 is 185/36.
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,
21/4 = 21 × 81/4 × 81 = 1701/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
9/81 = 9 × 4/81 × 4 = 36/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/324 - 36/324 = 1701 - 36/324 = 1665/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/36
- In mixed form: 55/36
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