Subtract 4/14 from 25/30
25/30 - 4/14 is 23/42.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 60/210 = 175 - 60/210 = 115/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/42
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