Subtract 30/24 from 35/14, Solve 2 7/14

Subtract 30/24 from 35/14

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

35/14 - 30/24 is 5/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
35/14 = 35 × 12/14 × 12 = 420/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 210/168 = 420 - 210/168 = 210/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4

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