Subtract 15/36 from 14/30
14/30 - 15/36 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/180 - 75/180 = 84 - 75/180 = 9/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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