Subtract 36/30 from 20/2, Solve 10 0/2

Subtract 36/30 from 20/2

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

20/2 - 36/30 is 44/5.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
20/2 = 20 × 15/2 × 15 = 300/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
36/30 = 36 × 1/30 × 1 = 36/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/30 - 36/30 = 300 - 36/30 = 264/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/5
In mixed form: 84/5

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