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Subtract 8/81 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 8/81

8/2 - 8/81 is 316/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    8/2 = 8 × 81/2 × 81 = 648/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/162 - 16/162 = 648 - 16/162 = 632/162
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 316/81
  6. In mixed form: 373/81

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