Subtract 30/45 from 30/14, Solve 2 2/14

Subtract 30/45 from 30/14

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 30/45

30/14 - 30/45 is 31/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
30/14 = 30 × 45/14 × 45 = 1350/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
30/45 = 30 × 14/45 × 14 = 420/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/630 - 420/630 = 1350 - 420/630 = 930/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21

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