Subtract 12/30 from 28/5
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 12/30
28/5 - 12/30 is 26/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
28/5 = 28 × 6/5 × 6 = 168/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
12/30 = 12 × 1/30 × 1 = 12/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/30 - 12/30 = 168 - 12/30 = 156/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/5
- In mixed form: 51/5
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