Subtract 7/81 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 7/81
75/24 - 7/81 is 1969/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
75/24 = 75 × 27/24 × 27 = 2025/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
7/81 = 7 × 8/81 × 8 = 56/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/648 - 56/648 = 2025 - 56/648 = 1969/648 - In mixed form: 325/648
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