Subtract 9/14 from 6/30
630 - 914 is -3170.
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,
630 = 6 × 730 × 7 = 42210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
914 = 9 × 1514 × 15 = 135210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42210 - 135210 = 42 - 135210 = -93210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3170
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