Subtract 72/7 from 30/28
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 10 2/7
30/28 - 72/7 is -129/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
30/28 = 30 × 1/28 × 1 = 30/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
72/7 = 72 × 4/7 × 4 = 288/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/28 - 288/28 = 30 - 288/28 = -258/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/14
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