Subtract 6/81 from 15/36
15/36 - 6/81 is 37/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
15/36 = 15 × 9/36 × 9 = 135/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/324 - 24/324 = 135 - 24/324 = 111/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/108
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