Subtract 21/4 from 15/28
1st number: 15/28, 2nd number: 5 1/4
15/28 - 21/4 is -33/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
21/4 = 21 × 7/4 × 7 = 147/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/28 - 147/28 = 15 - 147/28 = -132/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/7
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