Answers

Subtract 7/30 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/30

14/6 - 7/30 is 21/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   14/6 = 14 × 5/6 × 5 = 70/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/30 - 7/30 = 70 - 7/30 = 63/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
6. In mixed form: 21/10

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