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Subtract 9/10 from 30/14

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 9/10

30/14 - 9/10 is 87/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    30/14 = 30 × 5/14 × 5 = 150/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/70 - 63/70 = 150 - 63/70 = 87/70
  5. In mixed form: 117/70

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