Subtract 28/81 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 28/81
14/4 - 28/81 is 511/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
14/4 = 14 × 81/4 × 81 = 1134/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
28/81 = 28 × 4/81 × 4 = 112/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/324 - 112/324 = 1134 - 112/324 = 1022/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 511/162
- In mixed form: 325/162
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