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Subtract 1/30 from 14/36

14/36 - 1/30 is 16/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/180 - 6/180 = 70 - 6/180 = 64/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/45

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