Subtract 28/15 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 13/15
42/9 - 28/15 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
28/15 = 28 × 3/15 × 3 = 84/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/45 - 84/45 = 210 - 84/45 = 126/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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