Subtract 6/7 from 25/81
25/81 - 6/7 is -311/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
25/81 = 25 × 7/81 × 7 = 175/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
6/7 = 6 × 81/7 × 81 = 486/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/567 - 486/567 = 175 - 486/567 = -311/567
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