Subtract 27/28 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 27/28
15/5 - 27/28 is 57/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
15/5 = 15 × 28/5 × 28 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/140 - 135/140 = 420 - 135/140 = 285/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/28
- In mixed form: 21/28
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