Subtract 70/81 from 56/28
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 70/81
56/28 - 70/81 is 92/81.
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,
56/28 = 56 × 81/28 × 81 = 4536/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
70/81 = 70 × 28/81 × 28 = 1960/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4536/2268 - 1960/2268 = 4536 - 1960/2268 = 2576/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/81
- In mixed form: 111/81
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