Subtract 6/60 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 6/60
35/30 - 6/60 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
35/30 = 35 × 2/30 × 2 = 70/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/60 - 6/60 = 70 - 6/60 = 64/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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