Subtract 12/70 from 28/30
28/30 - 12/70 is 16/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 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 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/210 - 36/210 = 196 - 36/210 = 160/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/21
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