Subtract 32/30 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 2/30
14/6 - 32/30 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
14/6 = 14 × 5/6 × 5 = 70/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
32/30 = 32 × 1/30 × 1 = 32/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/30 - 32/30 = 70 - 32/30 = 38/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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