Subtract 2/81 from 28/56
28/56 - 2/81 is 77/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
28/56 = 28 × 81/56 × 81 = 2268/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
2/81 = 2 × 56/81 × 56 = 112/4536 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/4536 - 112/4536 = 2268 - 112/4536 = 2156/4536 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/162
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