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Subtract 6/30 from 24/28

24/28 - 6/30 is 23/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    6/30 = 6 × 14/30 × 14 = 84/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/420 - 84/420 = 360 - 84/420 = 276/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/35

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