Subtract 15/81 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 15/81
63/5 - 15/81 is 1676/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
63/5 = 63 × 81/5 × 81 = 5103/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
15/81 = 15 × 5/81 × 5 = 75/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5103/405 - 75/405 = 5103 - 75/405 = 5028/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1676/135
- In mixed form: 1256/135
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