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Subtract 70/15 from 28/6

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 4 10/15

28/6 - 70/15 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    28/6 = 28 × 5/6 × 5 = 140/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    70/15 = 70 × 2/15 × 2 = 140/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/30 - 140/30 = 140 - 140/30 = 0/30
  5. The answer is 0

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