Subtract 40/81 from 45/60
45/60 - 40/81 is 83/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
45/60 = 45 × 27/60 × 27 = 1215/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
40/81 = 40 × 20/81 × 20 = 800/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/1620 - 800/1620 = 1215 - 800/1620 = 415/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/324
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