Subtract 9/81 from 5/24
5/24 - 9/81 is 7/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
5/24 = 5 × 27/24 × 27 = 135/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
9/81 = 9 × 8/81 × 8 = 72/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/648 - 72/648 = 135 - 72/648 = 63/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/72
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