Subtract 28/25 from 15/84
1st number: 15/84, 2nd number: 1 3/25
15/84 - 28/25 is -659/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
28/25 = 28 × 84/25 × 84 = 2352/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/2100 - 2352/2100 = 375 - 2352/2100 = -1977/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -659/700
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