Subtract 28/20 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 8/20
15/6 - 28/20 is 11/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 84/60 = 150 - 84/60 = 66/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
- In mixed form: 11/10
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