Subtract 1/30 from 14/35
14/35 - 1/30 is 11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/210 - 7/210 = 84 - 7/210 = 77/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30
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