Subtract 8/81 from 4/25
4/25 - 8/81 is 124/2025.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 81/25 × 81 = 324/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
8/81 = 8 × 25/81 × 25 = 200/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/2025 - 200/2025 = 324 - 200/2025 = 124/2025
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