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Subtract 3/30 from 3/14

3/14 - 3/30 is 4/35.

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,
    3/14 = 3 × 15/14 × 15 = 45/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/210 - 21/210 = 45 - 21/210 = 24/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35

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