Subtract 4/30 from 7/14
7/14 - 4/30 is 11/30.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/210 - 28/210 = 105 - 28/210 = 77/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30
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