Subtract 4/30 from 24/81
24/81 - 4/30 is 22/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 30 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
24/81 = 24 × 10/81 × 10 = 240/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
4/30 = 4 × 27/30 × 27 = 108/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/810 - 108/810 = 240 - 108/810 = 132/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/135
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