Subtract 7/30 from 14/49
14/49 - 7/30 is 11/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
14/49 = 14 × 30/49 × 30 = 420/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/1470 - 343/1470 = 420 - 343/1470 = 77/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/210
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