Subtract 20/30 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 20/30
84/28 - 20/30 is 7/3.
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,
84/28 = 84 × 15/28 × 15 = 1260/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
20/30 = 20 × 14/30 × 14 = 280/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/420 - 280/420 = 1260 - 280/420 = 980/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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