Subtract 1/28 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 1/28
63/30 - 1/28 is 289/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
63/30 = 63 × 14/30 × 14 = 882/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
1/28 = 1 × 15/28 × 15 = 15/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/420 - 15/420 = 882 - 15/420 = 867/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/140
- In mixed form: 29/140
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