Subtract 18/81 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 18/81
16/15 - 18/81 is 38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
16/15 = 16 × 27/15 × 27 = 432/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
18/81 = 18 × 5/81 × 5 = 90/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/405 - 90/405 = 432 - 90/405 = 342/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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