Subtract 5/30 from 3/28
3/28 - 5/30 is -5/84.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 14/30 × 14 = 70/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/420 - 70/420 = 45 - 70/420 = -25/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/84
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