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Subtract 70/30 from 1/14

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 2 10/30

1/14 - 70/30 is -95/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/210 - 490/210 = 15 - 490/210 = -475/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/42

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