Subtract 16/28 from 3/15
3/15 - 16/28 is -13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
3/15 = 3 × 28/15 × 28 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
16/28 = 16 × 15/28 × 15 = 240/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/420 - 240/420 = 84 - 240/420 = -156/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/35
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