Subtract 14/81 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 14/81
7/2 - 14/81 is 539/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
7/2 = 7 × 81/2 × 81 = 567/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/162 - 28/162 = 567 - 28/162 = 539/162 - In mixed form: 353/162
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