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Subtract 15/81 from 28/14

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 15/81

28/14 - 15/81 is 49/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
   28/14 = 28 × 81/14 × 81 = 2268/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   15/81 = 15 × 14/81 × 14 = 210/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1134 - 210/1134 = 2268 - 210/1134 = 2058/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/27
6. In mixed form: 122/27

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