Answers

Subtract 35/81 from 56/28

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 35/81

56/28 - 35/81 is 127/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
   56/28 = 56 × 81/28 × 81 = 4536/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   35/81 = 35 × 28/81 × 28 = 980/2268
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/2268 - 980/2268 = 4536 - 980/2268 = 3556/2268
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/81
6. In mixed form: 146/81

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