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Subtract 4/6 from 15/5

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 4/6

15/5 - 4/6 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    15/5 = 15 × 6/5 × 6 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/30 - 20/30 = 90 - 20/30 = 70/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  6. In mixed form: 21/3

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