Answers

Subtract 30/25 from 30/28

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

30/28 - 30/25 is -9/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   30/28 = 30 × 25/28 × 25 = 750/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/700 - 840/700 = 750 - 840/700 = -90/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/70

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