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Subtract 4/14 from 18/30

18/30 - 4/14 is 11/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/210 - 60/210 = 126 - 60/210 = 66/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/35

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