Subtract 9/28 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 9/28
40/15 - 9/28 is 197/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
40/15 = 40 × 28/15 × 28 = 1120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/420 - 135/420 = 1120 - 135/420 = 985/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/84
- In mixed form: 229/84
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