Subtract 9/15 from 6/81
6/81 - 9/15 is -71/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 15 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
6/81 = 6 × 5/81 × 5 = 30/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
9/15 = 9 × 27/15 × 27 = 243/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/405 - 243/405 = 30 - 243/405 = -213/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/135
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