Subtract 2/30 from 28/25
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 2/30
28/25 - 2/30 is 79/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
28/25 = 28 × 6/25 × 6 = 168/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/150 - 10/150 = 168 - 10/150 = 158/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/75
- In mixed form: 14/75
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