Subtract 15/10 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1 5/10
40/3 - 15/10 is 71/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
40/3 = 40 × 10/3 × 10 = 400/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/30 - 45/30 = 400 - 45/30 = 355/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/6
- In mixed form: 115/6
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