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Subtract 1/6 from 30/10

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1/6

30/10 - 1/6 is 17/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    30/10 = 30 × 3/10 × 3 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/30 - 5/30 = 90 - 5/30 = 85/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
  6. In mixed form: 25/6

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