Subtract 1/81 from 50/75
50/75 - 1/81 is 53/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
50/75 = 50 × 27/75 × 27 = 1350/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
1/81 = 1 × 25/81 × 25 = 25/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/2025 - 25/2025 = 1350 - 25/2025 = 1325/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/81
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