Subtract 15/28 from 4/12
4/12 - 15/28 is -17/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/84 - 45/84 = 28 - 45/84 = -17/84
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