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Subtract 1/6 from 28/15

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 1/6

28/15 - 1/6 is 17/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    28/15 = 28 × 2/15 × 2 = 56/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/30 - 5/30 = 56 - 5/30 = 51/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
  6. In mixed form: 17/10

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