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Subtract 24/35 from 30/28

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 24/35

30/28 - 24/35 is 27/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/140 - 96/140 = 150 - 96/140 = 54/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/70

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