Subtract 15/81 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 15/81
50/40 - 15/81 is 115/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
50/40 = 50 × 81/40 × 81 = 4050/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
15/81 = 15 × 40/81 × 40 = 600/3240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/3240 - 600/3240 = 4050 - 600/3240 = 3450/3240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/108
- In mixed form: 17/108
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