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Subtract 8/81 from 9/75

9/75 - 8/81 is 43/2025.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
    9/75 = 9 × 27/75 × 27 = 243/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    8/81 = 8 × 25/81 × 25 = 200/2025
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/2025 - 200/2025 = 243 - 200/2025 = 43/2025

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