Subtract 4/28 from 1/30
1/30 - 4/28 is -23/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
1/30 = 1 × 14/30 × 14 = 14/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
4/28 = 4 × 15/28 × 15 = 60/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/420 - 60/420 = 14 - 60/420 = -46/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/210
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