Subtract 21/56 from 15/81
15/81 - 21/56 is -41/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
15/81 = 15 × 56/81 × 56 = 840/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
21/56 = 21 × 81/56 × 81 = 1701/4536 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/4536 - 1701/4536 = 840 - 1701/4536 = -861/4536 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/216
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