Subtract 15/81 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 15/81
40/2 - 15/81 is 535/27.
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,
15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/162 - 30/162 = 3240 - 30/162 = 3210/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 535/27
- In mixed form: 1922/27
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