Subtract 6/81 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 6/81
54/8 - 6/81 is 721/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
54/8 = 54 × 81/8 × 81 = 4374/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4374/648 - 48/648 = 4374 - 48/648 = 4326/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 721/108
- In mixed form: 673/108
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