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Subtract 27/3 from 15/28

1st number: 15/28, 2nd number: 9 0/3

15/28 - 27/3 is -237/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    27/3 = 27 × 28/3 × 28 = 756/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/84 - 756/84 = 45 - 756/84 = -711/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -237/28

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