Subtract 32/14 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2 4/14
30/5 - 32/14 is 26/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
30/5 = 30 × 14/5 × 14 = 420/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
32/14 = 32 × 5/14 × 5 = 160/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/70 - 160/70 = 420 - 160/70 = 260/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/7
- In mixed form: 35/7
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