Subtract 9/30 from 5/28
5/28 - 9/30 is -17/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
9/30 = 9 × 14/30 × 14 = 126/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/420 - 126/420 = 75 - 126/420 = -51/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/140
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