Subtract 2/81 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 2/81
45/27 - 2/81 is 133/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
45/27 = 45 × 3/27 × 3 = 135/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
2/81 = 2 × 1/81 × 1 = 2/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/81 - 2/81 = 135 - 2/81 = 133/81 - In mixed form: 152/81
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