Subtract 50/81 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 50/81
60/18 - 50/81 is 220/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
60/18 = 60 × 9/18 × 9 = 540/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/162 - 100/162 = 540 - 100/162 = 440/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 220/81
- In mixed form: 258/81
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