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Subtract 30/81 from 40/75

40/75 - 30/81 is 22/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
    40/75 = 40 × 27/75 × 27 = 1080/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    30/81 = 30 × 25/81 × 25 = 750/2025
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/2025 - 750/2025 = 1080 - 750/2025 = 330/2025
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/135

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