Subtract 12/18 from 28/15
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 12/18
28/15 - 12/18 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
28/15 = 28 × 6/15 × 6 = 168/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/90 - 60/90 = 168 - 60/90 = 108/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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