Subtract 30/28 from 25/45
1st number: 25/45, 2nd number: 1 2/28
25/45 - 30/28 is -65/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
25/45 = 25 × 28/45 × 28 = 700/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
30/28 = 30 × 45/28 × 45 = 1350/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1260 - 1350/1260 = 700 - 1350/1260 = -650/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/126
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