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