Subtract 35/10 from 30/6, Solve 5 0/6

Subtract 35/10 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

30/6 - 35/10 is 3/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
35/10 = 35 × 3/10 × 3 = 105/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/30 - 105/30 = 150 - 105/30 = 45/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2

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