Subtract 30/16 from 2/28, Solve 2/28

Subtract 30/16 from 2/28

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

2/28 - 30/16 is -101/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
2/28 = 2 × 4/28 × 4 = 8/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112
Subtract the two like fractions:
8/112 - 210/112 = 8 - 210/112 = -202/112
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/56

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