Subtract 4/81 from 84/48
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 4/81
84/48 - 4/81 is 551/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
84/48 = 84 × 27/48 × 27 = 2268/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
4/81 = 4 × 16/81 × 16 = 64/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/1296 - 64/1296 = 2268 - 64/1296 = 2204/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/324
- In mixed form: 1227/324
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