Subtract 8/30 from 14/56
14/56 - 8/30 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
8/30 = 8 × 28/30 × 28 = 224/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/840 - 224/840 = 210 - 224/840 = -14/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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