Subtract 6/70 from 15/81
15/81 - 6/70 is 94/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
15/81 = 15 × 70/81 × 70 = 1050/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
6/70 = 6 × 81/70 × 81 = 486/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/5670 - 486/5670 = 1050 - 486/5670 = 564/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/945
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