Subtract 42/80 from 15/28
15/28 - 42/80 is 3/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
15/28 = 15 × 20/28 × 20 = 300/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/560 - 294/560 = 300 - 294/560 = 6/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/280
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