Subtract 12/81 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 12/81
40/2 - 12/81 is 536/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
40/2 = 40 × 81/2 × 81 = 3240/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
12/81 = 12 × 2/81 × 2 = 24/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/162 - 24/162 = 3240 - 24/162 = 3216/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 536/27
- In mixed form: 1923/27
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