Subtract 12/81 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 12/81
40/4 - 12/81 is 266/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
40/4 = 40 × 81/4 × 81 = 3240/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
12/81 = 12 × 4/81 × 4 = 48/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/324 - 48/324 = 3240 - 48/324 = 3192/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 266/27
- In mixed form: 923/27
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