Subtract 10/81 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 10/81
40/8 - 10/81 is 395/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
40/8 = 40 × 81/8 × 81 = 3240/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
10/81 = 10 × 8/81 × 8 = 80/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/648 - 80/648 = 3240 - 80/648 = 3160/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 395/81
- In mixed form: 471/81
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