Subtract 15/81 from 1/7
1/7 - 15/81 is -8/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
1/7 = 1 × 81/7 × 81 = 81/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
15/81 = 15 × 7/81 × 7 = 105/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/567 - 105/567 = 81 - 105/567 = -24/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/189
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