Subtract 5/81 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 5/81
30/25 - 5/81 is 461/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
30/25 = 30 × 81/25 × 81 = 2430/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
5/81 = 5 × 25/81 × 25 = 125/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/2025 - 125/2025 = 2430 - 125/2025 = 2305/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 461/405
- In mixed form: 156/405
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