Subtract 12/30 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 12/30
72/28 - 12/30 is 76/35.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 15/28 × 15 = 1080/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
12/30 = 12 × 14/30 × 14 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/420 - 168/420 = 1080 - 168/420 = 912/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/35
- In mixed form: 26/35
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