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Subtract 70/30 from 28/12

1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 2 10/30

28/12 - 70/30 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/60 - 140/60 = 140 - 140/60 = 0/60
  5. The answer is 0

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