Subtract 14/30 from 60/20
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 14/30
60/20 - 14/30 is 38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
60/20 = 60 × 3/20 × 3 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 28/60 = 180 - 28/60 = 152/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
- In mixed form: 28/15
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