Subtract 14/81 from 4/30
4/30 - 14/81 is -16/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
4/30 = 4 × 27/30 × 27 = 108/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
14/81 = 14 × 10/81 × 10 = 140/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/810 - 140/810 = 108 - 140/810 = -32/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/405
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