Subtract 5/81 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 5/81
32/5 - 5/81 is 2567/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
32/5 = 32 × 81/5 × 81 = 2592/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
5/81 = 5 × 5/81 × 5 = 25/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/405 - 25/405 = 2592 - 25/405 = 2567/405 - In mixed form: 6137/405
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