Subtract 70/28 from 2/81
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 2 14/28
2/81 - 70/28 is -401/162.
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,
70/28 = 70 × 81/28 × 81 = 5670/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/2268 - 5670/2268 = 56 - 5670/2268 = -5614/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/162
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