Subtract 14/81 from 56/2
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 14/81
56/2 - 14/81 is 2254/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
56/2 = 56 × 81/2 × 81 = 4536/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4536/162 - 28/162 = 4536 - 28/162 = 4508/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2254/81
- In mixed form: 2767/81
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