Subtract 4/25 from 81/28
1st number: 2 25/28, 2nd number: 4/25
81/28 - 4/25 is 1913/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
81/28 = 81 × 25/28 × 25 = 2025/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
4/25 = 4 × 28/25 × 28 = 112/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/700 - 112/700 = 2025 - 112/700 = 1913/700 - In mixed form: 2513/700
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