Subtract 30/3 from 15/28
1st number: 15/28, 2nd number: 10 0/3
15/28 - 30/3 is -265/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
30/3 = 30 × 28/3 × 28 = 840/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/84 - 840/84 = 45 - 840/84 = -795/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/28
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