Subtract 81/3 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 27 0/3
25/2 - 81/3 is -29/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
25/2 = 25 × 3/2 × 3 = 75/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
81/3 = 81 × 2/3 × 2 = 162/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/6 - 162/6 = 75 - 162/6 = -87/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/2
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