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Subtract 14/36 from 4/30

4/30 - 14/36 is -23/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    4/30 = 4 × 6/30 × 6 = 24/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/180 - 70/180 = 24 - 70/180 = -46/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/90

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