Subtract 54/30 from 12/28
1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 1 24/30
12/28 - 54/30 is -48/35.
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,
54/30 = 54 × 14/30 × 14 = 756/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/420 - 756/420 = 180 - 756/420 = -576/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -48/35
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