Subtract 72/81 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 72/81
8/3 - 72/81 is 16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
8/3 = 8 × 27/3 × 27 = 216/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
72/81 = 72 × 1/81 × 1 = 72/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/81 - 72/81 = 216 - 72/81 = 144/81 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
- In mixed form: 17/9
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