Subtract 2/15 from 20/28
20/28 - 2/15 is 61/105.
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,
20/28 = 20 × 15/28 × 15 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
2/15 = 2 × 28/15 × 28 = 56/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/420 - 56/420 = 300 - 56/420 = 244/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/105
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