Subtract 4/14 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 4/14
30/10 - 4/14 is 19/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
30/10 = 30 × 7/10 × 7 = 210/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/70 - 20/70 = 210 - 20/70 = 190/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/7
- In mixed form: 25/7
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