Subtract 2/30 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 2/30
16/14 - 2/30 is 113/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
16/14 = 16 × 15/14 × 15 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/210 - 14/210 = 240 - 14/210 = 226/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/105
- In mixed form: 18/105
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