Subtract 10/35 from 28/30
28/30 - 10/35 is 68/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/210 - 60/210 = 196 - 60/210 = 136/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/105
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