Subtract 10/81 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 10/81
84/24 - 10/81 is 547/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
84/24 = 84 × 27/24 × 27 = 2268/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
10/81 = 10 × 8/81 × 8 = 80/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/648 - 80/648 = 2268 - 80/648 = 2188/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 547/162
- In mixed form: 361/162
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