Subtract 6/81 from 36/40
36/40 - 6/81 is 223/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
36/40 = 36 × 81/40 × 81 = 2916/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
6/81 = 6 × 40/81 × 40 = 240/3240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2916/3240 - 240/3240 = 2916 - 240/3240 = 2676/3240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/270
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