Subtract 28/10 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 2 8/10
18/15 - 28/10 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
18/15 = 18 × 2/15 × 2 = 36/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
28/10 = 28 × 3/10 × 3 = 84/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/30 - 84/30 = 36 - 84/30 = -48/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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