Subtract 30/45 from 30/81
30/81 - 30/45 is -8/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
30/81 = 30 × 5/81 × 5 = 150/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
30/45 = 30 × 9/45 × 9 = 270/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/405 - 270/405 = 150 - 270/405 = -120/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/27
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