Subtract 30/36 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 30/36
30/3 - 30/36 is 55/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
30/3 = 30 × 12/3 × 12 = 360/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/36 - 30/36 = 360 - 30/36 = 330/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/6
- In mixed form: 91/6
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