Subtract 2/81 from 28/18
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 2/81
28/18 - 2/81 is 124/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
28/18 = 28 × 9/18 × 9 = 252/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/162 - 4/162 = 252 - 4/162 = 248/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 124/81
- In mixed form: 143/81
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