Subtract 60/28 from 2/30, Solve 2/30

Subtract 60/28 from 2/30

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

2/30 - 60/28 is -218/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
60/28 = 60 × 15/28 × 15 = 900/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
28/420 - 900/420 = 28 - 900/420 = -872/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/105

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