Subtract 6/60 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 6/60
15/2 - 6/60 is 37/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
15/2 = 15 × 30/2 × 30 = 450/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/60 - 6/60 = 450 - 6/60 = 444/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
- In mixed form: 72/5
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