Subtract 3/81 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 3/81
36/12 - 3/81 is 80/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
36/12 = 36 × 27/12 × 27 = 972/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
3/81 = 3 × 4/81 × 4 = 12/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/324 - 12/324 = 972 - 12/324 = 960/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
- In mixed form: 226/27
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