Subtract 30/12 from 5/14
1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 2 6/12
5/14 - 30/12 is -15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
5/14 = 5 × 6/14 × 6 = 30/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/84 - 210/84 = 30 - 210/84 = -180/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7
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