Subtract 18/81 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 18/81
28/3 - 18/81 is 82/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
28/3 = 28 × 27/3 × 27 = 756/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
18/81 = 18 × 1/81 × 1 = 18/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/81 - 18/81 = 756 - 18/81 = 738/81 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/9
- In mixed form: 91/9
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