Subtract 28/9 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 3 1/9
6/30 - 28/9 is -131/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
28/9 = 28 × 10/9 × 10 = 280/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 280/90 = 18 - 280/90 = -262/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/45
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