Subtract 7/81 from 81/40
1st number: 2 1/40, 2nd number: 7/81
81/40 - 7/81 is 6281/3240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
81/40 = 81 × 81/40 × 81 = 6561/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
7/81 = 7 × 40/81 × 40 = 280/3240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6561/3240 - 280/3240 = 6561 - 280/3240 = 6281/3240 - In mixed form: 13041/3240
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