Subtract 2/60 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 2/60
10/3 - 2/60 is 33/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
10/3 = 10 × 20/3 × 20 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/60 - 2/60 = 200 - 2/60 = 198/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/10
- In mixed form: 33/10
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