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Subtract 1/81 from 15/24

15/24 - 1/81 is 397/648.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    15/24 = 15 × 27/24 × 27 = 405/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/648 - 8/648 = 405 - 8/648 = 397/648

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