Subtract 30/60 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 30/60
30/5 - 30/60 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
30/5 = 30 × 12/5 × 12 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 30/60 = 360 - 30/60 = 330/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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