Subtract 25/81 from 60/40
1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 25/81
60/40 - 25/81 is 193/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
60/40 = 60 × 81/40 × 81 = 4860/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
25/81 = 25 × 40/81 × 40 = 1000/3240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860/3240 - 1000/3240 = 4860 - 1000/3240 = 3860/3240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/162
- In mixed form: 131/162
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