Subtract 3/28 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 3/28
15/10 - 3/28 is 39/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
15/10 = 15 × 14/10 × 14 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 15/140 = 210 - 15/140 = 195/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/28
- In mixed form: 111/28
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