Subtract 28/72 from 10/30
10/30 - 28/72 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
10/30 = 10 × 12/30 × 12 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/360 - 140/360 = 120 - 140/360 = -20/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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