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Subtract 42/30 from 24/14

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 12/30

24/14 - 42/30 is 11/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/210 - 294/210 = 360 - 294/210 = 66/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/35

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