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Subtract 7/81 from 28/25

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 7/81

28/25 - 7/81 is 2093/2025.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    28/25 = 28 × 81/25 × 81 = 2268/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    7/81 = 7 × 25/81 × 25 = 175/2025
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2268/2025 - 175/2025 = 2268 - 175/2025 = 2093/2025
  5. In mixed form: 168/2025

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