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Subtract 6/30 from 32/14

1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 6/30

32/14 - 6/30 is 73/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    32/14 = 32 × 15/14 × 15 = 480/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/210 - 42/210 = 480 - 42/210 = 438/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/35
  6. In mixed form: 23/35

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