Subtract 10/12 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 10/12
3014 - 1012 is 5542.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
3014 = 30 × 614 × 6 = 18084 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1012 = 10 × 712 × 7 = 7084 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18084 - 7084 = 180 - 7084 = 11084 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5542
- In mixed form: 11342
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