Subtract 15/25 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 15/25
42/28 - 15/25 is 9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
42/28 = 42 × 25/28 × 25 = 1050/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
15/25 = 15 × 28/25 × 28 = 420/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/700 - 420/700 = 1050 - 420/700 = 630/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10
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