Subtract 5/81 from 25/28
25/28 - 5/81 is 1885/2268.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
25/28 = 25 × 81/28 × 81 = 2025/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
5/81 = 5 × 28/81 × 28 = 140/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/2268 - 140/2268 = 2025 - 140/2268 = 1885/2268
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