Subtract 28/63 from 7/30
7/30 - 28/63 is -19/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
7/30 = 7 × 21/30 × 21 = 147/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
28/63 = 28 × 10/63 × 10 = 280/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/630 - 280/630 = 147 - 280/630 = -133/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/90
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