Subtract 15/81 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 15/81
40/4 - 15/81 is 265/27.
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,
15/81 = 15 × 4/81 × 4 = 60/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/324 - 60/324 = 3240 - 60/324 = 3180/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/27
- In mixed form: 922/27
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