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Subtract 2/30 from 5/28

5/28 - 2/30 is 47/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 30 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/420 - 28/420 = 75 - 28/420 = 47/420

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