Subtract 5/64 from 8/81
8/81 - 5/64 is 107/5184.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 64 is 5184
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
8/81 = 8 × 64/81 × 64 = 512/5184 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
5/64 = 5 × 81/64 × 81 = 405/5184 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/5184 - 405/5184 = 512 - 405/5184 = 107/5184
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