Subtract 28/30 from 6/35
6/35 - 28/30 is -16/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/210 - 196/210 = 36 - 196/210 = -160/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/21
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