Subtract 6/81 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 6/81
40/16 - 6/81 is 131/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
40/16 = 40 × 81/16 × 81 = 3240/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
6/81 = 6 × 16/81 × 16 = 96/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/1296 - 96/1296 = 3240 - 96/1296 = 3144/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/54
- In mixed form: 223/54
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