Subtract 18/81 from 75/6
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 18/81
75/6 - 18/81 is 221/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
75/6 = 75 × 27/6 × 27 = 2025/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
18/81 = 18 × 2/81 × 2 = 36/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/162 - 36/162 = 2025 - 36/162 = 1989/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/18
- In mixed form: 125/18
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