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Subtract 28/81 from 1/14

1/14 - 28/81 is -311/1134.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    1/14 = 1 × 81/14 × 81 = 81/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    28/81 = 28 × 14/81 × 14 = 392/1134
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/1134 - 392/1134 = 81 - 392/1134 = -311/1134

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