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Subtract 2/14 from 42/30

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2/14

42/30 - 2/14 is 44/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/210 - 30/210 = 294 - 30/210 = 264/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
  6. In mixed form: 19/35

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