Subtract 10/12 from 15/28
1528 - 1012 is -2584.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1528 = 15 × 328 × 3 = 4584 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1012 = 10 × 712 × 7 = 7084 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4584 - 7084 = 45 - 7084 = -2584
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