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Subtract 2/54 from 28/49

28/49 - 2/54 is 101/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    28/49 = 28 × 54/49 × 54 = 1512/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    2/54 = 2 × 49/54 × 49 = 98/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/2646 - 98/2646 = 1512 - 98/2646 = 1414/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/189

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