Subtract 7/15 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 7/15
103 - 715 is 4315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
103 = 10 × 53 × 5 = 5015 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
715 = 7 × 115 × 1 = 715 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5015 - 715 = 50 - 715 = 4315 - In mixed form: 21315
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