Subtract 16/81 from 5/15
5/15 - 16/81 is 11/81.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 27/15 × 27 = 135/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
16/81 = 16 × 5/81 × 5 = 80/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/405 - 80/405 = 135 - 80/405 = 55/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/81
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