Subtract 21/81 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 21/81
5/2 - 21/81 is 121/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
5/2 = 5 × 81/2 × 81 = 405/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
21/81 = 21 × 2/81 × 2 = 42/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/162 - 42/162 = 405 - 42/162 = 363/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/54
- In mixed form: 213/54
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