Subtract 32/14 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 2 4/14
30/15 - 32/14 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
30/15 = 30 × 14/15 × 14 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
32/14 = 32 × 15/14 × 15 = 480/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 480/210 = 420 - 480/210 = -60/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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