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Subtract 18/14 from 2/30

1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 4/14

2/30 - 18/14 is -128/105.

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,
    2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    18/14 = 18 × 15/14 × 15 = 270/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/210 - 270/210 = 14 - 270/210 = -256/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -128/105

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