Subtract 28/40 from 15/36
15/36 - 28/40 is -17/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 252/360 = 150 - 252/360 = -102/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/60
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