Subtract 20/81 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 20/81
36/15 - 20/81 is 872/405.
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,
36/15 = 36 × 27/15 × 27 = 972/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
20/81 = 20 × 5/81 × 5 = 100/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/405 - 100/405 = 972 - 100/405 = 872/405 - In mixed form: 262/405
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