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Subtract 14/84 from 30/2

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 14/84

30/2 - 14/84 is 89/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
    30/2 = 30 × 42/2 × 42 = 1260/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    14/84 = 14 × 1/84 × 1 = 14/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/84 - 14/84 = 1260 - 14/84 = 1246/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/6
  6. In mixed form: 145/6

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