Subtract 14/81 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 14/81
40/4 - 14/81 is 796/81.
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,
14/81 = 14 × 4/81 × 4 = 56/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/324 - 56/324 = 3240 - 56/324 = 3184/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 796/81
- In mixed form: 967/81
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