Subtract 1/81 from 15/24
15/24 - 1/81 is 397/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
15/24 = 15 × 27/24 × 27 = 405/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/648 - 8/648 = 405 - 8/648 = 397/648
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/24-1/81 15/24-2/81 15/48-1/81 45/24-1/81 15/24-3/81 15/72-1/81 75/24-1/81 15/24-5/81 15/24-7/81