Subtract 14/49 from 30/36
30/36 - 14/49 is 23/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
30/36 = 30 × 49/36 × 49 = 1470/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
14/49 = 14 × 36/49 × 36 = 504/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/1764 - 504/1764 = 1470 - 504/1764 = 966/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/42
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