Subtract 21/15 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 1 6/15
28/12 - 21/15 is 14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
21/15 = 21 × 4/15 × 4 = 84/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/60 - 84/60 = 140 - 84/60 = 56/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15
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