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Subtract 15/9 from 5/28

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 6/9

5/28 - 15/9 is -125/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    15/9 = 15 × 28/9 × 28 = 420/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/252 - 420/252 = 45 - 420/252 = -375/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/84

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