Subtract 30/75 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 30/75
14/6 - 30/75 is 29/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/150 - 60/150 = 350 - 60/150 = 290/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/15
- In mixed form: 114/15
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