Subtract 3/14 from 5/30
5/30 - 3/14 is -1/21.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
3/14 = 3 × 15/14 × 15 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/210 - 45/210 = 35 - 45/210 = -10/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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