Subtract 14/6 from 10/30
1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 2 2/6
10/30 - 14/6 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
10/30 = 10 × 1/30 × 1 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
14/6 = 14 × 5/6 × 5 = 70/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/30 - 70/30 = 10 - 70/30 = -60/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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