Subtract 21/14 from 1/30
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 7/14
1/30 - 21/14 is -22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
21/14 = 21 × 15/14 × 15 = 315/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/210 - 315/210 = 7 - 315/210 = -308/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15
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