Subtract 14/21 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 14/21
30/8 - 14/21 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
30/8 = 30 × 21/8 × 21 = 630/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/168 - 112/168 = 630 - 112/168 = 518/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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