Subtract 28/81 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 28/81
28/10 - 28/81 is 994/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 81 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
28/10 = 28 × 81/10 × 81 = 2268/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
28/81 = 28 × 10/81 × 10 = 280/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/810 - 280/810 = 2268 - 280/810 = 1988/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 994/405
- In mixed form: 2184/405
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