Subtract 15/54 from 10/28
10/28 - 15/54 is 5/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
10/28 = 10 × 27/28 × 27 = 270/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
15/54 = 15 × 14/54 × 14 = 210/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/756 - 210/756 = 270 - 210/756 = 60/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/63
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