Subtract 15/18 from 24/81
24/81 - 15/18 is -29/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
24/81 = 24 × 2/81 × 2 = 48/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
15/18 = 15 × 9/18 × 9 = 135/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/162 - 135/162 = 48 - 135/162 = -87/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/54
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