Subtract 16/30 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 16/30
18/14 - 16/30 is 79/105.
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,
18/14 = 18 × 15/14 × 15 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/210 - 112/210 = 270 - 112/210 = 158/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/105
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