Subtract 8/81 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 8/81
27/14 - 8/81 is 2075/1134.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
27/14 = 27 × 81/14 × 81 = 2187/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
8/81 = 8 × 14/81 × 14 = 112/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/1134 - 112/1134 = 2187 - 112/1134 = 2075/1134 - In mixed form: 1941/1134
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