Subtract 15/28 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 15/28
45/4 - 15/28 is 75/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
45/4 = 45 × 7/4 × 7 = 315/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/28 - 15/28 = 315 - 15/28 = 300/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/7
- In mixed form: 105/7
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