Subtract 30/24 from 2/28, Solve 2/28

Subtract 30/24 from 2/28

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

2/28 - 30/24 is -33/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
2/28 = 2 × 6/28 × 6 = 12/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/168 - 210/168 = 12 - 210/168 = -198/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/28

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