Subtract 9/15 from 28/4
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 9/15
28/4 - 9/15 is 32/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
28/4 = 28 × 15/4 × 15 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 36/60 = 420 - 36/60 = 384/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
- In mixed form: 62/5
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