Subtract 3/81 from 48/5
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 3/81
48/5 - 3/81 is 1291/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
48/5 = 48 × 81/5 × 81 = 3888/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
3/81 = 3 × 5/81 × 5 = 15/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3888/405 - 15/405 = 3888 - 15/405 = 3873/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1291/135
- In mixed form: 976/135
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