Subtract 1/81 from 15/28
15/28 - 1/81 is 1187/2268.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
15/28 = 15 × 81/28 × 81 = 1215/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
1/81 = 1 × 28/81 × 28 = 28/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/2268 - 28/2268 = 1215 - 28/2268 = 1187/2268
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