Subtract 6/25 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 6/25
30/14 - 6/25 is 333/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
6/25 = 6 × 14/25 × 14 = 84/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/350 - 84/350 = 750 - 84/350 = 666/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/175
- In mixed form: 1158/175
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