Subtract 10/14 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 10/14
84/30 - 10/14 is 73/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
84/30 = 84 × 7/30 × 7 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
10/14 = 10 × 15/14 × 15 = 150/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/210 - 150/210 = 588 - 150/210 = 438/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/35
- In mixed form: 23/35
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