Subtract 5/28 from 27/30
27/30 - 5/28 is 101/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
27/30 = 27 × 14/30 × 14 = 378/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/420 - 75/420 = 378 - 75/420 = 303/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/140
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