Subtract 16/81 from 8/12
8/12 - 16/81 is 38/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
8/12 = 8 × 27/12 × 27 = 216/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
16/81 = 16 × 4/81 × 4 = 64/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/324 - 64/324 = 216 - 64/324 = 152/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/81
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