Subtract 14/30 from 18/7
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 14/30
18/7 - 14/30 is 221/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
18/7 = 18 × 30/7 × 30 = 540/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/210 - 98/210 = 540 - 98/210 = 442/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/105
- In mixed form: 211/105
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