Subtract 5/6 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 5/6
303 - 56 is 556.
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,
303 = 30 × 23 × 2 = 606 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
56 = 5 × 16 × 1 = 56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
606 - 56 = 60 - 56 = 556 - In mixed form: 916
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