Subtract 21/81 from 42/2
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 21/81
42/2 - 21/81 is 560/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
42/2 = 42 × 81/2 × 81 = 3402/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
21/81 = 21 × 2/81 × 2 = 42/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3402/162 - 42/162 = 3402 - 42/162 = 3360/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 560/27
- In mixed form: 2020/27
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