Subtract 6/3 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 2 0/3
15/2 - 6/3 is 11/2.
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,
15/2 = 15 × 3/2 × 3 = 45/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
6/3 = 6 × 2/3 × 2 = 12/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/6 - 12/6 = 45 - 12/6 = 33/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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