Subtract 40/81 from 9/12
9/12 - 40/81 is 83/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
9/12 = 9 × 27/12 × 27 = 243/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
40/81 = 40 × 4/81 × 4 = 160/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/324 - 160/324 = 243 - 160/324 = 83/324
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