Subtract 2/81 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 2/81
20/15 - 2/81 is 106/81.
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,
20/15 = 20 × 27/15 × 27 = 540/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/405 - 10/405 = 540 - 10/405 = 530/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/81
- In mixed form: 125/81
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