Subtract 30/14 from 75/3, Solve 25 0/3

Subtract 30/14 from 75/3

1^st number: 25 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 2/14

75/3 - 30/14 is 160/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
75/3 = 75 × 14/3 × 14 = 1050/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/42 - 90/42 = 1050 - 90/42 = 960/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/7
In mixed form: 226/7

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