Subtract 32/81 from 5/6
5/6 - 32/81 is 71/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
5/6 = 5 × 27/6 × 27 = 135/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
32/81 = 32 × 2/81 × 2 = 64/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/162 - 64/162 = 135 - 64/162 = 71/162
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