Subtract 49/15 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 3 4/15
2/28 - 49/15 is -671/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
49/15 = 49 × 28/15 × 28 = 1372/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/420 - 1372/420 = 30 - 1372/420 = -1342/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -671/210
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