Subtract 30/70 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 30/70
14/12 - 30/70 is 31/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
14/12 = 14 × 35/12 × 35 = 490/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
30/70 = 30 × 6/70 × 6 = 180/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/420 - 180/420 = 490 - 180/420 = 310/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/42
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