Subtract 15/20 from 4/81
4/81 - 15/20 is -227/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
4/81 = 4 × 20/81 × 20 = 80/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
15/20 = 15 × 81/20 × 81 = 1215/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1620 - 1215/1620 = 80 - 1215/1620 = -1135/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -227/324
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