Subtract 2/28 from 1/15
1/15 - 2/28 is -1/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
1/15 = 1 × 28/15 × 28 = 28/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/420 - 30/420 = 28 - 30/420 = -2/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/210
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