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Subtract 5/30 from 20/2

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 5/30

20/2 - 5/30 is 59/6.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/30 - 5/30 = 300 - 5/30 = 295/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/6
  6. In mixed form: 95/6

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