Subtract 15/7 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2 1/7
30/5 - 15/7 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
30/5 = 30 × 7/5 × 7 = 210/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
15/7 = 15 × 5/7 × 5 = 75/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/35 - 75/35 = 210 - 75/35 = 135/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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