Subtract 6/10 from 4/6
46 - 610 is 115.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
46 = 4 × 56 × 5 = 2030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
610 = 6 × 310 × 3 = 1830 - Subtract the two fractions:
2030 - 1830 = 20 - 1830 = 230 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115
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