Subtract 70/30 from 14/2, Solve 7 0/2

Subtract 70/30 from 14/2

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

14/2 - 70/30 is 14/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
14/2 = 14 × 15/2 × 15 = 210/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
70/30 = 70 × 1/30 × 1 = 70/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/30 - 70/30 = 210 - 70/30 = 140/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3

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