Subtract 6/15 from 24/28
24/28 - 6/15 is 16/35.
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,
24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
6/15 = 6 × 28/15 × 28 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/420 - 168/420 = 360 - 168/420 = 192/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35
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