Subtract 6/10 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 6/10
10/6 - 6/10 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
10/6 = 10 × 5/6 × 5 = 50/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/30 - 18/30 = 50 - 18/30 = 32/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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