Subtract 15/25 from 1/81
1/81 - 15/25 is -238/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
1/81 = 1 × 25/81 × 25 = 25/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
15/25 = 15 × 81/25 × 81 = 1215/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/2025 - 1215/2025 = 25 - 1215/2025 = -1190/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -238/405
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