Subtract 6/81 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 6/81
3/2 - 6/81 is 77/54.
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,
6/81 = 6 × 2/81 × 2 = 12/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/162 - 12/162 = 243 - 12/162 = 231/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/54
- In mixed form: 123/54
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