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Subtract 2/81 from 90/8

1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 2/81

90/8 - 2/81 is 3637/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    90/8 = 90 × 81/8 × 81 = 7290/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    2/81 = 2 × 8/81 × 8 = 16/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7290/648 - 16/648 = 7290 - 16/648 = 7274/648
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3637/324
  6. In mixed form: 1173/324

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