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Subtract 1/81 from 3/24

3/24 - 1/81 is 73/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    3/24 = 3 × 27/24 × 27 = 81/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/648 - 8/648 = 81 - 8/648 = 73/648

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