Subtract 70/81 from 54/36
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 70/81
54/36 - 70/81 is 103/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
54/36 = 54 × 9/36 × 9 = 486/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
70/81 = 70 × 4/81 × 4 = 280/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/324 - 280/324 = 486 - 280/324 = 206/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/162
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