Subtract 2/7 from 28/15
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 2/7
28/15 - 2/7 is 166/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
28/15 = 28 × 7/15 × 7 = 196/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
2/7 = 2 × 15/7 × 15 = 30/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/105 - 30/105 = 196 - 30/105 = 166/105 - In mixed form: 161/105
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