Subtract 18/30 from 5/14
5/14 - 18/30 is -17/70.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/210 - 126/210 = 75 - 126/210 = -51/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/70
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