Subtract 42/30 from 3/28
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 1 12/30
3/28 - 42/30 is -181/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
3/28 = 3 × 15/28 × 15 = 45/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
42/30 = 42 × 14/30 × 14 = 588/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/420 - 588/420 = 45 - 588/420 = -543/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/140
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