Subtract 36/14 from 21/30
1st number: 21/30, 2nd number: 2 8/14
21/30 - 36/14 is -131/70.
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,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
36/14 = 36 × 15/14 × 15 = 540/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/210 - 540/210 = 147 - 540/210 = -393/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/70
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