Subtract 10/81 from 3/5
3/5 - 10/81 is 193/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
3/5 = 3 × 81/5 × 81 = 243/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
10/81 = 10 × 5/81 × 5 = 50/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/405 - 50/405 = 243 - 50/405 = 193/405
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