Subtract 14/15 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 14/15
14/4 - 14/15 is 77/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 56/60 = 210 - 56/60 = 154/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/30
- In mixed form: 217/30
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