Subtract 10/81 from 40/54
40/54 - 10/81 is 50/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
40/54 = 40 × 3/54 × 3 = 120/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/162 - 20/162 = 120 - 20/162 = 100/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/81
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