Subtract 54/14 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 3 12/14
6/30 - 54/14 is -128/35.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
54/14 = 54 × 15/14 × 15 = 810/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/210 - 810/210 = 42 - 810/210 = -768/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -128/35
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