Subtract 2/45 from 28/15
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 2/45
28/15 - 2/45 is 82/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
28/15 = 28 × 3/15 × 3 = 84/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/45 - 2/45 = 84 - 2/45 = 82/45 - In mixed form: 137/45
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