Subtract 16/35 from 30/28
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 16/35
30/28 - 16/35 is 43/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/140 - 64/140 = 150 - 64/140 = 86/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/70
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