Subtract 36/6 from 10/30
1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 6 0/6
10/30 - 36/6 is -17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
10/30 = 10 × 1/30 × 1 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/30 - 180/30 = 10 - 180/30 = -170/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/3
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