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Subtract 10/60 from 30/36

30/36 - 10/60 is 2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/180 - 30/180 = 150 - 30/180 = 120/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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