Subtract 8/81 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/81
5/2 - 8/81 is 389/162.
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,
8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/162 - 16/162 = 405 - 16/162 = 389/162 - In mixed form: 265/162
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