Subtract 12/81 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 12/81
54/5 - 12/81 is 1438/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
54/5 = 54 × 81/5 × 81 = 4374/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
12/81 = 12 × 5/81 × 5 = 60/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4374/405 - 60/405 = 4374 - 60/405 = 4314/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1438/135
- In mixed form: 1088/135
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