Subtract 15/14 from 30/21
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 1 1/14
30/21 - 15/14 is 5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
30/21 = 30 × 2/21 × 2 = 60/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/42 - 45/42 = 60 - 45/42 = 15/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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