Subtract 1/30 from 25/14
1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 1/30
25/14 - 1/30 is 184/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
25/14 = 25 × 15/14 × 15 = 375/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/210 - 7/210 = 375 - 7/210 = 368/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/105
- In mixed form: 179/105
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