Subtract 15/81 from 7/80
7/80 - 15/81 is -211/2160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
7/80 = 7 × 81/80 × 81 = 567/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
15/81 = 15 × 80/81 × 80 = 1200/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/6480 - 1200/6480 = 567 - 1200/6480 = -633/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/2160
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