Subtract 8/12 from 14/30
14/30 - 8/12 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/60 - 40/60 = 28 - 40/60 = -12/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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