Subtract 20/28 from 2/81
2/81 - 20/28 is -391/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
2/81 = 2 × 28/81 × 28 = 56/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
20/28 = 20 × 81/28 × 81 = 1620/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/2268 - 1620/2268 = 56 - 1620/2268 = -1564/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -391/567
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