Subtract 10/28 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 10/28
81/6 - 10/28 is 92/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
81/6 = 81 × 14/6 × 14 = 1134/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/84 - 30/84 = 1134 - 30/84 = 1104/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/7
- In mixed form: 131/7
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