Subtract 1/81 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1/81
42/12 - 1/81 is 565/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
42/12 = 42 × 27/12 × 27 = 1134/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
1/81 = 1 × 4/81 × 4 = 4/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/324 - 4/324 = 1134 - 4/324 = 1130/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 565/162
- In mixed form: 379/162
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