Subtract 10/21 from 8/81
8/81 - 10/21 is -214/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 21 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
8/81 = 8 × 7/81 × 7 = 56/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
10/21 = 10 × 27/21 × 27 = 270/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/567 - 270/567 = 56 - 270/567 = -214/567
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