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Subtract 2/81 from 28/64

28/64 - 2/81 is 535/1296.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 81 is 5184
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
   28/64 = 28 × 81/64 × 81 = 2268/5184
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
   2/81 = 2 × 64/81 × 64 = 128/5184
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/5184 - 128/5184 = 2268 - 128/5184 = 2140/5184
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 535/1296

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