Subtract 1/81 from 3/32
3/32 - 1/81 is 211/2592.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
3/32 = 3 × 81/32 × 81 = 243/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
1/81 = 1 × 32/81 × 32 = 32/2592 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/2592 - 32/2592 = 243 - 32/2592 = 211/2592
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