Subtract 5/81 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 5/81
49/8 - 5/81 is 3929/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
49/8 = 49 × 81/8 × 81 = 3969/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3969/648 - 40/648 = 3969 - 40/648 = 3929/648 - In mixed form: 641/648
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