Subtract 28/24 from 25/30
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 1 4/24
25/30 - 28/24 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/120 - 140/120 = 100 - 140/120 = -40/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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