Subtract 2/14 from 48/30
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 2/14
48/30 - 2/14 is 51/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 30/210 = 336 - 30/210 = 306/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
- In mixed form: 116/35
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