Subtract 1/14 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 1/14
302 - 114 is 20914.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
302 = 30 × 72 × 7 = 21014 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
114 = 1 × 114 × 1 = 114 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21014 - 114 = 210 - 114 = 20914 - In mixed form: 141314
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