Subtract 15/28 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 15/28
25/6 - 15/28 is 305/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
25/6 = 25 × 14/6 × 14 = 350/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/84 - 45/84 = 350 - 45/84 = 305/84 - In mixed form: 353/84
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