Subtract 7/10 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 7/10
106 - 710 is 2930.
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,
106 = 10 × 56 × 5 = 5030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
710 = 7 × 310 × 3 = 2130 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5030 - 2130 = 50 - 2130 = 2930
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