Subtract 5/3 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1 2/3
152 - 53 is 356.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
152 = 15 × 32 × 3 = 456 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
53 = 5 × 23 × 2 = 106 - Subtract the two like fractions:
456 - 106 = 45 - 106 = 356 - In mixed form: 556
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