Subtract 8/84 from 40/81
40/81 - 8/84 is 226/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
40/81 = 40 × 28/81 × 28 = 1120/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
8/84 = 8 × 27/84 × 27 = 216/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/2268 - 216/2268 = 1120 - 216/2268 = 904/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 226/567
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