Subtract 25/30 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 25/30
30/5 - 25/30 is 31/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
30/5 = 30 × 6/5 × 6 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 25/30 = 180 - 25/30 = 155/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
- In mixed form: 51/6
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