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Subtract 70/81 from 28/18

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 70/81

28/18 - 70/81 is 56/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   28/18 = 28 × 9/18 × 9 = 252/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   70/81 = 70 × 2/81 × 2 = 140/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/162 - 140/162 = 252 - 140/162 = 112/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/81

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