Subtract 5/28 from 24/81
24/81 - 5/28 is 89/756.
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,
24/81 = 24 × 28/81 × 28 = 672/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
5/28 = 5 × 81/28 × 81 = 405/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/2268 - 405/2268 = 672 - 405/2268 = 267/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/756
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