Subtract 5/24 from 6/81
6/81 - 5/24 is -29/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
5/24 = 5 × 27/24 × 27 = 135/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/648 - 135/648 = 48 - 135/648 = -87/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/216
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