Subtract 15/28 from 42/2
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 15/28
42/2 - 15/28 is 573/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
42/2 = 42 × 14/2 × 14 = 588/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/28 - 15/28 = 588 - 15/28 = 573/28 - In mixed form: 2013/28
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