Subtract 4/10 from 15/81
15/81 - 4/10 is -29/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 10 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
15/81 = 15 × 10/81 × 10 = 150/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
4/10 = 4 × 81/10 × 81 = 324/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/810 - 324/810 = 150 - 324/810 = -174/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/135
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