Subtract 25/30 from 28/15
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 25/30
28/15 - 25/30 is 31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
28/15 = 28 × 2/15 × 2 = 56/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/30 - 25/30 = 56 - 25/30 = 31/30 - In mixed form: 11/30
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