Subtract 36/84 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 36/84
30/14 - 36/84 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
30/14 = 30 × 6/14 × 6 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
36/84 = 36 × 1/84 × 1 = 36/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 36/84 = 180 - 36/84 = 144/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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