Subtract 24/81 from 3/15
3/15 - 24/81 is -13/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
3/15 = 3 × 27/15 × 27 = 81/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
24/81 = 24 × 5/81 × 5 = 120/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/405 - 120/405 = 81 - 120/405 = -39/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/135
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