Subtract 1/7 from 5/81
5/81 - 1/7 is -46/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
5/81 = 5 × 7/81 × 7 = 35/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
1/7 = 1 × 81/7 × 81 = 81/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/567 - 81/567 = 35 - 81/567 = -46/567
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