Subtract 15/25 from 6/28, Solve 6/28

Subtract 15/25 from 6/28

6/28 - 15/25 is -27/70.

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,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
15/25 = 15 × 28/25 × 28 = 420/700
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/700 - 420/700 = 150 - 420/700 = -270/700
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/70

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