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