Subtract 5/32 from 8/81
8/81 - 5/32 is -149/2592.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 32 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
8/81 = 8 × 32/81 × 32 = 256/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
5/32 = 5 × 81/32 × 81 = 405/2592 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/2592 - 405/2592 = 256 - 405/2592 = -149/2592
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