Subtract 5/7 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 5/7
30/14 - 5/7 is 10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
30/14 = 30 × 1/14 × 1 = 30/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
5/7 = 5 × 2/7 × 2 = 10/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/14 - 10/14 = 30 - 10/14 = 20/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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