Subtract 12/4 from 4/81
1st number: 4/81, 2nd number: 3 0/4
4/81 - 12/4 is -239/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
4/81 = 4 × 4/81 × 4 = 16/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
12/4 = 12 × 81/4 × 81 = 972/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/324 - 972/324 = 16 - 972/324 = -956/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/81
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