Subtract 1/10 from 3/81
3/81 - 1/10 is -17/270.
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,
3/81 = 3 × 10/81 × 10 = 30/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
1/10 = 1 × 81/10 × 81 = 81/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/810 - 81/810 = 30 - 81/810 = -51/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/270
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