Subtract 14/30 from 30/75
30/75 - 14/30 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/150 - 70/150 = 60 - 70/150 = -10/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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