Subtract 45/30 from 8/14
1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 15/30
8/14 - 45/30 is -13/14.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/210 - 315/210 = 120 - 315/210 = -195/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/14
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