Subtract 50/81 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 50/81
30/14 - 50/81 is 865/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
30/14 = 30 × 81/14 × 81 = 2430/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
50/81 = 50 × 14/81 × 14 = 700/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/1134 - 700/1134 = 2430 - 700/1134 = 1730/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 865/567
- In mixed form: 1298/567
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