Subtract 2/30 from 12/28
12/28 - 2/30 is 38/105.
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,
12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/420 - 28/420 = 180 - 28/420 = 152/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/105
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