Subtract 14/30 from 7/14
7/14 - 14/30 is 1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
7/14 = 7 × 15/14 × 15 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/210 - 98/210 = 105 - 98/210 = 7/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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