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Subtract 3/28 from 30/2

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 3/28

30/2 - 3/28 is 417/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    30/2 = 30 × 14/2 × 14 = 420/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    3/28 = 3 × 1/28 × 1 = 3/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/28 - 3/28 = 420 - 3/28 = 417/28
  5. In mixed form: 1425/28

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