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Subtract 5/6 from 15/2

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 5/6

15/2 - 5/6 is 20/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    15/2 = 15 × 3/2 × 3 = 45/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    5/6 = 5 × 1/6 × 1 = 5/6
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/6 - 5/6 = 45 - 5/6 = 40/6
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  6. In mixed form: 62/3

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