Subtract 21/6 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 3 3/6
30/3 - 21/6 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
30/3 = 30 × 2/3 × 2 = 60/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
21/6 = 21 × 1/6 × 1 = 21/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/6 - 21/6 = 60 - 21/6 = 39/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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