Subtract 49/81 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 49/81
42/28 - 49/81 is 145/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
42/28 = 42 × 81/28 × 81 = 3402/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
49/81 = 49 × 28/81 × 28 = 1372/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3402/2268 - 1372/2268 = 3402 - 1372/2268 = 2030/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/162
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