Subtract 42/81 from 24/18
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 42/81
24/18 - 42/81 is 22/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
24/18 = 24 × 9/18 × 9 = 216/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
42/81 = 42 × 2/81 × 2 = 84/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/162 - 84/162 = 216 - 84/162 = 132/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/27
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