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Subtract 6/81 from 28/32

28/32 - 6/81 is 173/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    28/32 = 28 × 81/32 × 81 = 2268/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2268/2592 - 192/2592 = 2268 - 192/2592 = 2076/2592
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/216

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