Subtract 28/70 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 28/70
15/9 - 28/70 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
15/9 = 15 × 70/9 × 70 = 1050/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
28/70 = 28 × 9/70 × 9 = 252/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/630 - 252/630 = 1050 - 252/630 = 798/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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