Subtract 60/6 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 10 0/6
32/10 - 60/6 is -34/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
32/10 = 32 × 3/10 × 3 = 96/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
60/6 = 60 × 5/6 × 5 = 300/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/30 - 300/30 = 96 - 300/30 = -204/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/5
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