Subtract 2/30 from 10/28
10/28 - 2/30 is 61/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/420 - 28/420 = 150 - 28/420 = 122/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/210
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