Subtract 5/3 from 81/28
1st number: 2 25/28, 2nd number: 1 2/3
81/28 - 5/3 is 103/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
81/28 = 81 × 3/28 × 3 = 243/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/84 - 140/84 = 243 - 140/84 = 103/84 - In mixed form: 119/84
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