Subtract 24/81 from 7/8
7/8 - 24/81 is 125/216.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 81/8 × 81 = 567/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
24/81 = 24 × 8/81 × 8 = 192/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/648 - 192/648 = 567 - 192/648 = 375/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/216
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