Subtract 8/30 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 8/30
14/10 - 8/30 is 17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
14/10 = 14 × 3/10 × 3 = 42/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/30 - 8/30 = 42 - 8/30 = 34/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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