Subtract 24/30 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 24/30
35/14 - 24/30 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
35/14 = 35 × 15/14 × 15 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/210 - 168/210 = 525 - 168/210 = 357/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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