Subtract 3/15 from 81/18
1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 3/15
81/18 - 3/15 is 43/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
81/18 = 81 × 5/18 × 5 = 405/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
3/15 = 3 × 6/15 × 6 = 18/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/90 - 18/90 = 405 - 18/90 = 387/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/10
- In mixed form: 43/10
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