Subtract 28/42 from 1/15
1/15 - 28/42 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
1/15 = 1 × 14/15 × 14 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/210 - 140/210 = 14 - 140/210 = -126/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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