Subtract 6/14 from 18/30
18/30 - 6/14 is 6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
6/14 = 6 × 15/14 × 15 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/210 - 90/210 = 126 - 90/210 = 36/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35
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