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Subtract 81/56 from 28/6

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 1 25/56

28/6 - 81/56 is 541/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    28/6 = 28 × 28/6 × 28 = 784/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    81/56 = 81 × 3/56 × 3 = 243/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    784/168 - 243/168 = 784 - 243/168 = 541/168
  5. In mixed form: 337/168

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