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Subtract 8/81 from 63/15

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 8/81

63/15 - 8/81 is 1661/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
    63/15 = 63 × 27/15 × 27 = 1701/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    8/81 = 8 × 5/81 × 5 = 40/405
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/405 - 40/405 = 1701 - 40/405 = 1661/405
  5. In mixed form: 441/405

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