Subtract 14/30 from 10/14
10/14 - 14/30 is 26/105.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 15/14 × 15 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/210 - 98/210 = 150 - 98/210 = 52/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/105
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