Subtract 8/81 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 8/81
70/28 - 8/81 is 389/162.
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,
70/28 = 70 × 81/28 × 81 = 5670/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
8/81 = 8 × 28/81 × 28 = 224/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/2268 - 224/2268 = 5670 - 224/2268 = 5446/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/162
- In mixed form: 265/162
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