Subtract 27/15 from 3/28
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 1 12/15
3/28 - 27/15 is -237/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
3/28 = 3 × 15/28 × 15 = 45/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
27/15 = 27 × 28/15 × 28 = 756/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/420 - 756/420 = 45 - 756/420 = -711/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -237/140
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