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Subtract 2/30 from 27/14

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 2/30

27/14 - 2/30 is 391/210.

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,
    27/14 = 27 × 15/14 × 15 = 405/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/210 - 14/210 = 405 - 14/210 = 391/210
  5. In mixed form: 1181/210

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