Subtract 28/18 from 4/15
1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 10/18
4/15 - 28/18 is -58/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
4/15 = 4 × 6/15 × 6 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/90 - 140/90 = 24 - 140/90 = -116/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/45
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