Subtract 2/81 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 2/81
60/4 - 2/81 is 1213/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
60/4 = 60 × 81/4 × 81 = 4860/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860/324 - 8/324 = 4860 - 8/324 = 4852/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1213/81
- In mixed form: 1479/81
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