Subtract 6/81 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 6/81
60/8 - 6/81 is 401/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
60/8 = 60 × 81/8 × 81 = 4860/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860/648 - 48/648 = 4860 - 48/648 = 4812/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/54
- In mixed form: 723/54
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