Subtract 8/18 from 42/81
42/81 - 8/18 is 2/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
42/81 = 42 × 2/81 × 2 = 84/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
8/18 = 8 × 9/18 × 9 = 72/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/162 - 72/162 = 84 - 72/162 = 12/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/27
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