Subtract 15/5 from 30/28
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 3 0/5
30/28 - 15/5 is -27/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
15/5 = 15 × 28/5 × 28 = 420/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/140 - 420/140 = 150 - 420/140 = -270/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/14
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