Subtract 9/30 from 20/2, Solve 10 0/2

Subtract 9/30 from 20/2

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/30

20/2 - 9/30 is 97/10.

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,
9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/30 - 9/30 = 300 - 9/30 = 291/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/10
In mixed form: 97/10

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