Subtract 2/30 from 15/7, Solve 2 1/7

Subtract 2/30 from 15/7

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 2/30

15/7 - 2/30 is 218/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
15/7 = 15 × 30/7 × 30 = 450/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/210 - 14/210 = 450 - 14/210 = 436/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/105
In mixed form: 28/105

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