Subtract 7/14 from 15/30
15/30 - 7/14 is 0/1.
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,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
7/14 = 7 × 15/14 × 15 = 105/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/210 - 105/210 = 105 - 105/210 = 0/210 - The answer is 0
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