Subtract 84/14 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 6 0/14
2/30 - 84/14 is -89/15.
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,
84/14 = 84 × 15/14 × 15 = 1260/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/210 - 1260/210 = 14 - 1260/210 = -1246/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/30-84/14 2/60-84/14 2/30-84/28 6/30-84/14 2/90-84/14 2/30-84/42 10/30-84/14 2/30-84/70 14/30-84/14 2/30-84/98