Subtract 81/56 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 25/56
2/28 - 81/56 is -11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
81/56 = 81 × 1/56 × 1 = 81/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/56 - 81/56 = 4 - 81/56 = -77/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/8
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