Subtract 25/81 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 25/81
3/2 - 25/81 is 193/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
3/2 = 3 × 81/2 × 81 = 243/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
25/81 = 25 × 2/81 × 2 = 50/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/162 - 50/162 = 243 - 50/162 = 193/162 - In mixed form: 131/162
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