Subtract 15/28 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 15/28
36/6 - 15/28 is 153/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
36/6 = 36 × 14/6 × 14 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/84 - 45/84 = 504 - 45/84 = 459/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/28
- In mixed form: 513/28
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