Subtract 30/9 from 10/15
1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 3 3/9
10/15 - 30/9 is -8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/45 - 150/45 = 30 - 150/45 = -120/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3
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