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Subtract 28/15 from 25/2

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 1 13/15

25/2 - 28/15 is 319/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    25/2 = 25 × 15/2 × 15 = 375/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    28/15 = 28 × 2/15 × 2 = 56/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/30 - 56/30 = 375 - 56/30 = 319/30
  5. In mixed form: 1019/30

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