Subtract 30/81 from 6/20
6/20 - 30/81 is -19/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
6/20 = 6 × 81/20 × 81 = 486/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
30/81 = 30 × 20/81 × 20 = 600/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/1620 - 600/1620 = 486 - 600/1620 = -114/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/270
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