Subtract 14/5 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 2 4/5
2/30 - 14/5 is -41/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
14/5 = 14 × 6/5 × 6 = 84/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/30 - 84/30 = 2 - 84/30 = -82/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/15
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