Subtract 28/42 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 28/42
15/4 - 28/42 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
15/4 = 15 × 21/4 × 21 = 315/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
28/42 = 28 × 2/42 × 2 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/84 - 56/84 = 315 - 56/84 = 259/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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