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Subtract 15/36 from 28/40

28/40 - 15/36 is 17/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 36 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/360 - 150/360 = 252 - 150/360 = 102/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/60

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