Subtract 16/81 from 42/72
42/72 - 16/81 is 125/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
42/72 = 42 × 9/72 × 9 = 378/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
16/81 = 16 × 8/81 × 8 = 128/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/648 - 128/648 = 378 - 128/648 = 250/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/324
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