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Subtract 2/6 from 30/5

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2/6

30/5 - 2/6 is 17/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    30/5 = 30 × 6/5 × 6 = 180/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/30 - 10/30 = 180 - 10/30 = 170/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
  6. In mixed form: 52/3

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