Subtract 15/21 from 1/28
1/28 - 15/21 is -19/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/84 - 60/84 = 3 - 60/84 = -57/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/28
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