Subtract 20/81 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 20/81
24/8 - 20/81 is 223/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
24/8 = 24 × 81/8 × 81 = 1944/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
20/81 = 20 × 8/81 × 8 = 160/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/648 - 160/648 = 1944 - 160/648 = 1784/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/81
- In mixed form: 261/81
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