Subtract 10/81 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 10/81
84/2 - 10/81 is 3392/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
84/2 = 84 × 81/2 × 81 = 6804/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6804/162 - 20/162 = 6804 - 20/162 = 6784/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3392/81
- In mixed form: 4171/81
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