Subtract 30/9 from 5/28
1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 3 3/9
5/28 - 30/9 is -265/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
30/9 = 30 × 28/9 × 28 = 840/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/252 - 840/252 = 45 - 840/252 = -795/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/84
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