Subtract 9/30 from 5/81
5/81 - 9/30 is -193/810.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 30 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
5/81 = 5 × 10/81 × 10 = 50/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
9/30 = 9 × 27/30 × 27 = 243/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/810 - 243/810 = 50 - 243/810 = -193/810
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