Subtract 15/28 from 4/24
4/24 - 15/28 is -31/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
15/28 = 15 × 6/28 × 6 = 90/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/168 - 90/168 = 28 - 90/168 = -62/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/84
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