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Subtract 30/6 from 2/14

1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 5 0/6

2/14 - 30/6 is -34/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    30/6 = 30 × 7/6 × 7 = 210/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/42 - 210/42 = 6 - 210/42 = -204/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/7

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