Subtract 6/9 from 14/30
14/30 - 6/9 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/90 - 60/90 = 42 - 60/90 = -18/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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