Subtract 5/14 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 5/14
84/30 - 5/14 is 171/70.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/210 - 75/210 = 588 - 75/210 = 513/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/70
- In mixed form: 231/70
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