Subtract 7/30 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 7/30
20/14 - 7/30 is 251/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
20/14 = 20 × 15/14 × 15 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/210 - 49/210 = 300 - 49/210 = 251/210 - In mixed form: 141/210
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