Subtract 60/10 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 6 0/10
36/6 - 60/10 is 0/1.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 180/30 = 180 - 180/30 = 0/30 - The answer is 0
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