Answers

Subtract 15/6 from 42/28

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

42/28 - 15/6 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   15/6 = 15 × 14/6 × 14 = 210/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/84 - 210/84 = 126 - 210/84 = -84/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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