Subtract 49/5 from 15/28
1st number: 15/28, 2nd number: 9 4/5
15/28 - 49/5 is -1297/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
49/5 = 49 × 28/5 × 28 = 1372/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/140 - 1372/140 = 75 - 1372/140 = -1297/140
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