Subtract 42/36 from 28/15
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 1 6/36
28/15 - 42/36 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
28/15 = 28 × 12/15 × 12 = 336/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/180 - 210/180 = 336 - 210/180 = 126/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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