Subtract 1/6 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1/6
105 - 16 is 116.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
105 = 10 × 65 × 6 = 6030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16 = 1 × 56 × 5 = 530 - Subtract the two fractions:
6030 - 530 = 60 - 530 = 5530 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116
- In mixed form: 156
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