Subtract 5/28 from 81/14
1st number: 5 11/14, 2nd number: 5/28
81/14 - 5/28 is 157/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
81/14 = 81 × 2/14 × 2 = 162/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
5/28 = 5 × 1/28 × 1 = 5/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/28 - 5/28 = 162 - 5/28 = 157/28 - In mixed form: 517/28
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