Subtract 18/30 from 8/28
8/28 - 18/30 is -11/35.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
18/30 = 18 × 14/30 × 14 = 252/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/420 - 252/420 = 120 - 252/420 = -132/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/35
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