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Subtract 24/15 from 30/14

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 1 9/15

30/14 - 24/15 is 19/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    30/14 = 30 × 15/14 × 15 = 450/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/210 - 336/210 = 450 - 336/210 = 114/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/35

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