Subtract 90/81 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 9/81
50/15 - 90/81 is 20/9.
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,
50/15 = 50 × 27/15 × 27 = 1350/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
90/81 = 90 × 5/81 × 5 = 450/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/405 - 450/405 = 1350 - 450/405 = 900/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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