Subtract 21/30 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 21/30
15/9 - 21/30 is 29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
21/30 = 21 × 3/30 × 3 = 63/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 63/90 = 150 - 63/90 = 87/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30
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