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Subtract 3/30 from 20/2

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 3/30

20/2 - 3/30 is 99/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    20/2 = 20 × 15/2 × 15 = 300/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/30 - 3/30 = 300 - 3/30 = 297/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/10
  6. In mixed form: 99/10

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