Subtract 25/16 from 6/81
1st number: 6/81, 2nd number: 1 9/16
6/81 - 25/16 is -643/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
6/81 = 6 × 16/81 × 16 = 96/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
25/16 = 25 × 81/16 × 81 = 2025/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/1296 - 2025/1296 = 96 - 2025/1296 = -1929/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -643/432
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