Subtract 2/5 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 2/5
30/3 - 2/5 is 48/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
30/3 = 30 × 5/3 × 5 = 150/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
2/5 = 2 × 3/5 × 3 = 6/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/15 - 6/15 = 150 - 6/15 = 144/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
- In mixed form: 93/5
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