Subtract 9/15 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 9/15
30/6 - 9/15 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/30 - 18/30 = 150 - 18/30 = 132/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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