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Subtract 10/30 from 20/10

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 10/30

20/10 - 10/30 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    20/10 = 20 × 3/10 × 3 = 60/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    10/30 = 10 × 1/30 × 1 = 10/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/30 - 10/30 = 60 - 10/30 = 50/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  6. In mixed form: 12/3

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