Subtract 27/4 from 6/81
1st number: 6/81, 2nd number: 6 3/4
6/81 - 27/4 is -721/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
27/4 = 27 × 81/4 × 81 = 2187/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/324 - 2187/324 = 24 - 2187/324 = -2163/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -721/108
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