Subtract 70/14 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 5 0/14
2/30 - 70/14 is -74/15.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
70/14 = 70 × 15/14 × 15 = 1050/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/210 - 1050/210 = 14 - 1050/210 = -1036/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/15
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