Subtract 28/81 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 28/81
45/14 - 28/81 is 3253/1134.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
45/14 = 45 × 81/14 × 81 = 3645/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
28/81 = 28 × 14/81 × 14 = 392/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3645/1134 - 392/1134 = 3645 - 392/1134 = 3253/1134 - In mixed form: 2985/1134
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