Subtract 14/81 from 28/2, Solve 14 0/2

Subtract 14/81 from 28/2

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

28/2 - 14/81 is 1120/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
28/2 = 28 × 81/2 × 81 = 2268/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162
Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/162 - 28/162 = 2268 - 28/162 = 2240/162
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1120/81
In mixed form: 1367/81

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