Subtract 8/81 from 5/20
5/20 - 8/81 is 49/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
5/20 = 5 × 81/20 × 81 = 405/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
8/81 = 8 × 20/81 × 20 = 160/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1620 - 160/1620 = 405 - 160/1620 = 245/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/324
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