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Subtract 28/15 from 9/16

1st number: 9/16, 2nd number: 1 13/15

9/16 - 28/15 is -313/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    28/15 = 28 × 16/15 × 16 = 448/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/240 - 448/240 = 135 - 448/240 = -313/240

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