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Subtract 2/12 from 28/81

28/81 - 2/12 is 29/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   28/81 = 28 × 4/81 × 4 = 112/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   2/12 = 2 × 27/12 × 27 = 54/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/324 - 54/324 = 112 - 54/324 = 58/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/162

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