Subtract 40/81 from 6/16
6/16 - 40/81 is -77/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
6/16 = 6 × 81/16 × 81 = 486/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
40/81 = 40 × 16/81 × 16 = 640/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/1296 - 640/1296 = 486 - 640/1296 = -154/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/648
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