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Subtract 1/14 from 72/30

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1/14

72/30 - 1/14 is 163/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/210 - 15/210 = 504 - 15/210 = 489/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/70
  6. In mixed form: 223/70

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