Subtract 40/3 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 13 1/3
30/2 - 40/3 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
30/2 = 30 × 3/2 × 3 = 90/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
40/3 = 40 × 2/3 × 2 = 80/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/6 - 80/6 = 90 - 80/6 = 10/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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