Subtract 3/28 from 15/27
15/27 - 3/28 is 113/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
15/27 = 15 × 28/27 × 28 = 420/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
3/28 = 3 × 27/28 × 27 = 81/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/756 - 81/756 = 420 - 81/756 = 339/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/252
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