Subtract 40/20 from 6/81
1st number: 6/81, 2nd number: 2 0/20
6/81 - 40/20 is -52/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
6/81 = 6 × 20/81 × 20 = 120/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
40/20 = 40 × 81/20 × 81 = 3240/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/1620 - 3240/1620 = 120 - 3240/1620 = -3120/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/27
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