Subtract 14/36 from 28/30
28/30 - 14/36 is 49/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
28/30 = 28 × 6/30 × 6 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/180 - 70/180 = 168 - 70/180 = 98/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/90
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