Subtract 15/81 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 15/81
42/4 - 15/81 is 557/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
42/4 = 42 × 81/4 × 81 = 3402/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
15/81 = 15 × 4/81 × 4 = 60/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3402/324 - 60/324 = 3402 - 60/324 = 3342/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 557/54
- In mixed form: 1017/54
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