Subtract 30/28 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 2/28
15/6 - 30/28 is 10/7.
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,
15/6 = 15 × 14/6 × 14 = 210/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/84 - 90/84 = 210 - 90/84 = 120/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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