Subtract 4/14 from 14/30, Solve 14/30

Subtract 4/14 from 14/30

14/30 - 4/14 is 19/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/210 - 60/210 = 98 - 60/210 = 38/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/105

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