Subtract 6/81 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 6/81
72/4 - 6/81 is 484/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
72/4 = 72 × 81/4 × 81 = 5832/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5832/324 - 24/324 = 5832 - 24/324 = 5808/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 484/27
- In mixed form: 1725/27
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