Subtract 28/35 from 12/30
12/30 - 28/35 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/210 - 168/210 = 84 - 168/210 = -84/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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