Subtract 49/70 from 14/30
14/30 - 49/70 is -7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 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 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/210 - 147/210 = 98 - 147/210 = -49/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30
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