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Subtract 5/6 from 15/30

15/30 - 5/6 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/30 - 25/30 = 15 - 25/30 = -10/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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