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Subtract 30/14 from 10/6

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 2 2/14

10/6 - 30/14 is -10/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    10/6 = 10 × 7/6 × 7 = 70/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/42 - 90/42 = 70 - 90/42 = -20/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/21

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