Subtract 2/15 from 6/28, Solve 6/28

Subtract 2/15 from 6/28

6/28 - 2/15 is 17/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
6/28 = 6 × 15/28 × 15 = 90/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
2/15 = 2 × 28/15 × 28 = 56/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/420 - 56/420 = 90 - 56/420 = 34/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/210

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