Subtract 12/16 from 70/81
70/81 - 12/16 is 37/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
70/81 = 70 × 16/81 × 16 = 1120/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
12/16 = 12 × 81/16 × 81 = 972/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/1296 - 972/1296 = 1120 - 972/1296 = 148/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/324
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