Subtract 2/15 from 3/10
3/10 - 2/15 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/30 - 4/30 = 9 - 4/30 = 5/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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